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

As for its performance, the vehicle is a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, delivering 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2025

That engine is tied to a 6-speed automatic transmission, with heavy-duty components equipped all over the car, including a heavier transfer case and axles. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025

The cheapest subcompact, the Versa, starts at $18,635 with an automatic transmission. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025

It’s paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. —James Raia, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025

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