automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of automatic transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Japanese public get the option of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

It’s powered by a Chevy V-8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

With an automatic transmission, the engine is never disengaged from the wheels in drive. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

From the electric drive motor to the nine-speed automatic transmission’s quick, crisp shifts, every bit of drivetrain and chassis engineering got upgrades in AMG’s hands. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for automatic transmission

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