motorcar
noun
mo·tor·car
ˈmō-tər-ˌkär 
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2
usually motor car
: a railroad car containing motors for propulsion
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a convention for those who love antique motorcars
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When motorcars were new, gasoline worked more like a service than a product, let alone a commodity.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
The list includes familiar British names, like Bentley and Jaguar motorcars, Burberry outfitters, Smythson Stationers, Turnbull and Asser Shirtmakers, and Twining's Tea and Coffee.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
Over 75 motorcars showed up—each one a nod to the past or a wink from the future—drawing a line from the original Silver Ghosts to the gleaming beasts of today.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
The list includes familiar British names, like Bentley and Jaguar motorcars, Burberry outfitters, Smythson Stationers, Turnbull and Asser Shirtmakers, and Twining's Tea and Coffee.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
Over 75 motorcars showed up—each one a nod to the past or a wink from the future—drawing a line from the original Silver Ghosts to the gleaming beasts of today.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for motorcar
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“Motorcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcar. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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noun
mo·tor·car
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