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

Fire crews on the shore were also notified, but, because of a miscommunication, they were not informed that the ship contained explosives, and only two engines were sent to assist. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

Yet Steur, like Guimaraes, covers ground well and has the engine to sustain that throughout 90 minutes. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

But the company has moved its focus to the R-2, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle powered by seven of the company’s E-1 methalox engines. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

It is now known that some of these vibrations were already present in the 2025 [Mercedes-AMG] engine prior to Honda’s involvement. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026