drivetrain
noun
drive·train
ˈdrīv-ˌtrān 
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
Examples of drivetrain in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Together, these modifications are designed to enhance combustion efficiency and improve energy recovery within a hybrid drivetrain architecture, extracting more usable output from each combustion cycle while supporting electrified performance.
—
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Installation involves first removing the bike's existing pedals, chain (or belt), crankset and bottom bracket, then assembling the Easy Ride unit and substituting it into the drivetrain when reinstalling.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The drivetrain got no changes, but remains capable.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The drivetrain got no changes, but remains capable.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drivetrain
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Installation involves first removing the bike's existing pedals, chain (or belt), crankset and bottom bracket, then assembling the Easy Ride unit and substituting it into the drivetrain when reinstalling.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The drivetrain got no changes, but remains capable.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The drivetrain got no changes, but remains capable.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drivetrain
Cite this Entry
“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
