: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers)
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At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space.
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Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
However, some gearheads love attending Barrett-Jackson to get a look at their favorite celebrities' cars.
—Meredith G. White, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy For gearheads, there’s something irresistible about limited-edition ski gear, especially around the holidays.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Nov. 2025
Some of the concept vehicles on display at SEMA are straight out of a gearhead's dreams.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
However, some gearheads love attending Barrett-Jackson to get a look at their favorite celebrities' cars.
—Meredith G. White, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy For gearheads, there’s something irresistible about limited-edition ski gear, especially around the holidays.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Nov. 2025
Some of the concept vehicles on display at SEMA are straight out of a gearhead's dreams.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
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“Gearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearhead. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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