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motor vehicle

noun

Definition of motor vehicle

  1. :  an automotive vehicle not operated on rails; especially :  one with rubber tires for use on highways

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Examples of motor vehicle in a Sentence

  1. You can register your car at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

  2. got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16

First Known Use of motor vehicle

1890

motor vehicle Synonyms

Synonyms
auto, automobile, bus, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, car, wheels [slang]
Related Words
coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van; convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody (or woodie); compact, coupe (or coupé), intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8; gas-guzzler, land yacht; muscle car, stock car, turbocar; beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker; cream puff; phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car; hybrid

MOTOR VEHICLE Defined for English Language Learners

motor vehicle

noun

Definition of motor vehicle for English Language Learners

  • : a vehicle (such as a car, truck, or motorcycle) that is powered by a motor

MOTOR VEHICLE Defined for Kids

motor vehicle

noun

Definition of motor vehicle for Students

  1. :  a motorized vehicle (as an automobile or motorcycle) not operated on rails

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  1. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for motor vehicle Nglish: Translation of motor vehicle for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about motor vehicle

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