rear-wheel drive

noun

: a system that applies engine power to the rear wheels of a vehicle

Examples of rear-wheel drive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
All are single-motor, rear-wheel drive cars that produce 168, 201 and 282bhp. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The Scat Pack boasts a top speed of 177 mph. Drive modes: The gasoline Scat Pack features a rear-wheel drive mode for drifting and doughnuts. Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 Handling might be a little more complicated, given the rear-wheel drive, but cars from days past of this ilk suffered from similar setbacks. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025 The Scat Pack boasts a top speed of 177 mph. Drive modes: The gasoline Scat Pack features a rear-wheel drive mode for drifting and donuts. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rear-wheel drive

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rear-wheel drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rear-wheel%20drive. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!