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

That mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Those ponies are sent to the rear wheels only via a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission with the same three powertrain and transmission modes as the suspension. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 June 2026

Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission (ZF’s very capable 8HP) and all-wheel drive. — ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control. — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

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