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

Recent Examples on the Web The aggressive actions against Snodgrass’s crew, which followed previous abrasive incidents in the area, included swerving in front of wildland fire engines, and almost hitting a Forest Service four-wheeler, according to firefighters with knowledge of the incident. Joe Davidson, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 The four-wheeler showcases one of the rarest color combinations offered by the German marque. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023 The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office rescued a couple Sunday whose four-wheeler broke down outside of Nevada City, deputies said. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 Tice said the company chose for the vehicle to run on three wheels to avoid adding extra weight while maintaining the stability of any four-wheeler. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024 According to the Tribune, the man and woman on the ATV were driving away at the time of the shooting; Murray told the newspaper the officer was also injured and dragged alongside the four-wheeler. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2024 Current residence: Memphis, Tenn. Occupation: Real estate agent Name three of your favorite hobbies: Fishing, riding four-wheelers/jet skis, building houses List three adjectives that best describe yourself: Brave, polite, proud How would your friends describe you? Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2024 Five safes containing at least seven firearms were stolen, along with a four-wheeler and other valuables. Molly Langmuir, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2024 After rescue teams determined the snow was too low, teams decided to dispatch a four-wheeler, side by side UTV and a snowmobile, officials said. Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'four-wheeler.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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

Dictionary Entries Near four-wheeler

Cite this Entry

“Four-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheeler. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!