Definition of motor vehicle
: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
You can register your car at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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; hybridMOTOR VEHICLE Defined for English Language Learners
motor vehicle
noun
Definition of motor vehicle for English Language Learners
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: 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
:a motorized vehicle (as an automobile or motorcycle) not operated on rails
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