car

noun

ˈkär How to pronounce car (audio)
Definition of carnext
as in automobile
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels every teenager's dream of getting a driver's license and a first car

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Recent Examples of car Inside the car, her Stanley tumbler had apparently survived, still containing ice. — Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Rampaging around towns on the Tasmanian coast, Neil has stolen hearts even as he has been spotted overturning road posts, ramming into cars, sleeping in residential areas and blocking traffic. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 The elevator in question appears to be the one that exits to the outdoor museum courtyard adjacent to the valet parking area, where a black car can be seen waiting, rather than the elevators that screening attendees use inside the complex. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 July 2026 Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for car
Recent Examples of Synonyms for car
  1. automobile
  2. bus
  3. wheels
  4. machine
  5. auto
Noun
  • Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
    — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • The lucky break allowed Kevin to quit his job as a bus driver.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Including tanks and spacecraft buses, the full payload would total more than 436 tons in geosynchronous orbit.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of bus
Noun
  • If the daybed doesn’t have wheels, Button suggests adding casters to the legs for a DIY way to make the outdoor furniture mobile.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of wheels
Noun
  • Recent high-profile incidents such as the Anthropic Claude Mythos breach in early 2026 reveal how advanced AI models can autonomously map networks and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities at machine speed.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Each of the infants was treated with an antitoxin produced and distributed by the state public health department, said spokesperson Beth Deines, which shortens hospital stays and reduces the need for breathing machines.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of machine
Noun
  • The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The Steering Column is a weekly consumer auto column from Cox Automotive.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of auto

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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/car. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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