gearhead

noun

gear·​head ˈgir-ˌhed 

: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers)

Examples of gearhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For young gearheads, cars quickly factor into the equation, and the notion of utopia soon includes exploring those fabled peaks and valleys in one’s personal dream machine, often a Porsche 911. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

Organizers are a handful of geezer gearheads who hang out most mornings at Gurnee Donuts. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

The Soho location is one of the 11 REI shops that have unionized in the past few years, and its closure will leave a gaping hole in the market for the city’s gearheads looking to try on climbing shoes or find an ultralight tent for their next backpacking trip. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 26 May 2026

It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gearhead

• abed
• ahead
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• blockhead
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• bridgehead