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noun

ˌȯ-tə-mō-ˈbēl How to pronounce automobile (audio)
Definition of automobilenext
as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels browsed online for used automobiles for sale

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verb

as in to drive
to travel by a motorized vehicle would rather automobile across the country than fly over it at 35,000 feet

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Recent Examples of automobile
Noun
The latter connects directly to an eight-car gallery garage, allowing the automobile collection to remain part of the experience. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 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
Verb
These go-tos make trains, planes, and automobiles far less stressful. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for automobile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automobile
  1. car
  2. drive
  3. bus
  4. motor
  5. machine
  6. tool
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of car
Verb
  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Real estate has always been driven by connections between buyers and sellers.
    — Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of drive
Noun
  • Tropical gardens and the beach are right on your doorstep, and historical Bridgetown is just a (wild) bus ride away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • All traffic in Washington was held up to allow their buses to proceed to each destination without delay.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of bus
Verb
  • Yoshida began the top of the 10th as the automatic runner on second, but immediately motored to third on a first-pitch sacrifice bunt by Wong and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Seigler.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2026
  • Eventually, Flores and Álvarez motored to the rendezvous point, where there was no sign of the Fiorella, or of the other skiff.
    — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of motor
Noun
  • If not, the turnover issues could derail what has been an efficient offensive machine in Bloomington.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Lamborghini hasn’t said how much the 1-of-25 speed machine will cost, but something well north of the Revuelto’s $890,000 starting price seems likely.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of machine
Verb
  • Even most CEOs don’t have a full picture of which AI tools their teams are using.
    — Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Perry was also spotted behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and tooled around town with Trudeau riding in the passenger seat.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of tool

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“Automobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobile. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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