as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of motor vehicle
Groves was convicted of second-degree murder in a 2018 Mardi Gras double shooting, while Massey faces charges of domestic abuse involving strangulation, theft of a motor vehicle and a parole violation, according to court records.
—
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 May 2025
According to Orleans Parish court records, Masey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Massey, 32, was charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
During the effort, troopers reportedly spotted 111 motor vehicle violations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for motor vehicle
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 May 2025
According to Orleans Parish court records, Masey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Massey, 32, was charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
During the effort, troopers reportedly spotted 111 motor vehicle violations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for motor vehicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
Noun
-
Despite their growing popularity, the cars have been frequent targets for vandals.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
-
Troopers were dispatched to a crash on Buckley Hill Road in Thompson around 9:08 p.m. for a car vs. tree collision.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
-
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
-
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Noun
-
Transportation costs, which include automobile maintenance, vehicle parts and car insurance, were up 2.5%.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
-
Vintage automobiles led a procession across the Missouri River into Kansas City.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
Noun
-
Aviation stunts racked up a huge toll in men and machines.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
-
Since 2020, Trump has made claims of widespread voter fraud and manipulation of voting machines to explain his loss to Democrat Joe Biden.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share