Synonyms of engine

engine

noun

ˈen-jən 

as in machine

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion

a car with a 200-horsepower engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• machine
• motor
• converter
• equipment
• mechanism
• tool
• appliance
• transformer
• mill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engine

The benchmark includes hundreds of real-world vulnerabilities across user applications, Google's V8 JavaScript engine and the Linux kernel. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Unlike conventional diesel generators that rely on reciprocating piston engines, the KARNO Power Module is based on a linear generator architecture that converts heat into electricity with fewer moving parts. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

An engine-generator can often keep batteries topped off and firing all necessary power for up to a week at a time. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026

In most cases, the engines travel to GE’s giant maintenance centers for servicing—two of the largest are in Brazil and Wales—while some airlines do the work in-house but buy custom parts from GE. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026