four-wheeler

noun

four-wheel·​er ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce four-wheeler (audio)
: a vehicle with four wheels

Examples of four-wheeler in a Sentence

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Videos on Instagram over the weekend showed Young and other offensive teammates visit Legette’s tiny South Carolina hometown of Mullins, riding four-wheelers and horses and having fun. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 The Carolina Panthers teammates enjoyed a little offseason bonding while riding horses and four-wheelers out in the country. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 The four-wheeler is also replete with sentimental touches. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 Ford teased this Bronco a couple of weeks ago, promising a premium four-wheeler that goes beyond anything it’s made before. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-wheeler was in 1846

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“Four-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheeler. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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