V-8

noun

Definition of V-8next
as in coupe

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Recent Examples of V-8 For any other automaker, the Mondial—a V-8 grand tourer that has never been a poster on anyone’s wall —might be simply forgotten by collectors, in the same way that many Jaguars of the 1980s and 1990s have been. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 From the moment Jokic became an All-Star with his propensity for triple doubles, from the first time MacKinnon barreled down the ice like his skates were attached to a V-8, winning a championship seemed like a given. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s all hosted at one time the famed Bonnie and Clyde V-8 Ford riddled with more than 100 bullets in 1934. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for V-8
Recent Examples of Synonyms for V-8
  1. coupe
  2. car
  3. automobile
  4. limousine
  5. motor vehicle
  6. auto
  7. sedan
  8. mini
Noun
  • This coupe is built around a single-piece carbon-fiber-composite body, and a semi-monocoque bonded chassis.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Strain off the ice into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up in a coupe (your choice), and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • 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
  • The fight over finances allegedly stemmed from a January 2025 car crash.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • The decline is linked to lackluster demand for electric vehicles and increasing competition in the global automobile market.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The small, seemingly insignificant experience of controlling an automobile by clutching and levering its gears turned out to be deeply meaningful.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Along with his men’s store, her brother also owns a limousine business.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026
  • Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls, were the causes of more than 197,440 deaths that same year, records show.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
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
Noun
  • The driver of the Infiniti was standing near the back of the vehicle when a Ford sedan veered into the shoulder, DiMartino shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan.
    — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • This cargo mini skirt features a low-rise style with a zip fly and double button closure.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
  • The syndrome has been linked to migraines or traced to incidents of mini-seizures or strokes.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 8 July 2026
Definition of mini

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