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

also : power train

the drivetrain warranty

Examples of drivetrain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paired with a 7-speed Shimano rear derailleur, the drivetrain ensures smooth, durable, and low-maintenance shifting, adaptable to varied terrain. —New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026

Renk specializes in military drivetrain technology, including IFVs, and many larger defense firms count Renk as one of their suppliers. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026

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

The drivetrain got no changes, but remains capable. —Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drivetrain

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