jalopies

Definition of jalopiesnext
plural of jalopy
as in crates
a dilapidated old automobile his parents gave him an old jalopy for school

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jalopies
crates
Noun
  • Officials say truckloads of antiquities were driven from the capital in 2023 — RSF members filmed themselves opening crates of mummified remains — and estimate total losses at $110 million.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • What do a nopal (a prickly pear cactus) a bicycle stand, crates, a wooden bench, a plastic table and worn knives have in common?
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Jalopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jalopies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on jalopies

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!