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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Todd Snyder is adding some American flair to an iconic British four-wheeler. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, or the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025 The driver of the SUV that collided with the tractor and four-wheeler pulling hayride trailers was charged with DUI and vehicular assault, Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan said. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025 The teen enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his friends and hunting with his grandpa, according to the obituary. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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