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V-8

noun

Definition of V-8

as in coupe

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Recent Examples of V-8 Detroit automakers, and some foreign ones, have already been reintroducing V-8 engines. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The retention of Audi’s V-8 engine was critical to the company’s turnaround strategy. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for V-8

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Noun

The vehicle, which is available as a coupe and roadster, feels like a glimpse of the British automaker’s future, clad in a sculptural body that looks closer to that of an endurance racer than any of its DB cars.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Of course, the Prelude was never the most raucous sports coupe in the world, nor was that its mission.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of coupe

Noun

On June 22, Sapov allegedly rented a car from DFW International Airport to drive to the victim’s apartment.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of car

Noun

Leigh and Gable made their grand entrance by limousine, waving to the 300,000 spectators who lined seven miles of streets in downtown Atlanta—including a number of nonagenarian Confederate veterans who were invited as special guests.

— Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Fresh off the rush of the large tip, Chrisley left the restaurant and encountered one of the diner’s limousine drivers.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of limousine

Noun

He was taken into custody on Monday following a motor vehicle stop and transported to the East Haven Police Department, where he was processed on the outstanding arrest warrant.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
Joel Perez Leonardo, 25, was charged with harassment, menacing, patronizing a person for prostitution, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Bronx Criminal Court on Thursday.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motor vehicle

Noun

The next auto race will be decided by which country can excel at both.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
While working for his family's auto-leasing company, Selig became a minority investor in the Milwaukee Braves, who played at County Stadium from 1953-65 and won two NL pennants and the 1957 World Series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of auto

Noun

For the occasion, Klum opted for a gloriously theatrical, tangerine-orange Lever Couture dress that featured sculptural, accordion-pleated ruffles that fell from mini-dress length to an arpeggiated train.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
The two acts on the bill that got full mini-sets prior to Aerosmith’s appearance were the Black Crowes and Guns N’ Roses, each of whom devoted either most or all of their time on stage to covering the headliner.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

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