power steering

noun

: an automotive steering system with engine power used to amplify the torque applied at the steering wheel by the driver

Examples of power steering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, tuned electric power steering and all-wheel-drive logic are said to provide better assist in turns, with the latter also optimizing rear torque distribution for straight-line speed. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026

Radiator reservoir levels, power steering fluids and brake fluids should also be checked regularly to keep your car in the best shape possible. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Fry himself proved no mean inventor, creating a four-wheel-drive wheelchair with power steering called the Squirrel and a high-speed marine landing craft, christened the Sea Truck. — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026

There are significant technical differences between the two categories — for example, the F2 car lacks power steering — and overall, F1 machines are far more complex. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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