gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks 

1

: gearing sense 2

2

: transmission sense 3

Examples of gearbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because of that, the company is currently focused on hybridization and automatic gearboxes connected to steering wheel paddle shifters. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

However, the transmission and gearbox are significantly different. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

For starters, Ferrari has developed a whole new Manuale By-Wire system that uses electronics to replicate the feel of a conventional manual gearbox. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026

This approach is used to produce everything from the 21C’s suspension components to its gearbox case, as well as multi-piece assemblies bonded together using proprietary adhesives. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gearbox

• botox
• checkbox
• comox
• cornstalks
• cowpox
• crosswalks
• deadlocks
• detox
• feedstocks
• hemlocks
• icebox
• jukebox

Kids Definition

gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks 

: transmission sense 3