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

Its locomotion is built around a four-wheel omnidirectional drivetrain, with its metal-core Mecanum wheels cased in rubber offering 360-degree movement. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

On Pacific Coast Highway above Malibu, its quiet cabin, commanding drivetrain and relaxed responses made the scenery feel like part of the equipment list. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

In addition, the vessel also features an electric drivetrain. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

The hybrid system smooths some of the drivetrain’s low-speed behavior, but the single-clutch transmission still delivers a hearty shunt on full-throttle upshifts as the V8 screams toward 11,000 rpm. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drivetrain

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane