1
: a vehicle moving on wheels: such as
b
: a vehicle designed to move on rails (as of a railroad)
The train has 20 cars.
c
: automobile
traveled to Boston by car
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of an airship or balloon that carries the passengers and cargo
civil air regulations
Synonyms
Examples of car in a Sentence
Noun
I'll wait in the car.
He got into the car and drove away.
She bought a new car.
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Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
One weapon being used to ultimately kill the car is to attack auto usage by blocking the construction of new highways and the extension of existing ones.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
McCoy’s car was hit, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, with more than 50 bullets fired by multiple officers.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Round-tail cars range from about $50,000 for one in excellent condition, to about $100,000 for a concours-quality example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
When the raging water receded, these cars were piled up near the Ohio Club seen to the right.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
One weapon being used to ultimately kill the car is to attack auto usage by blocking the construction of new highways and the extension of existing ones.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
McCoy’s car was hit, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, with more than 50 bullets fired by multiple officers.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Round-tail cars range from about $50,000 for one in excellent condition, to about $100,000 for a concours-quality example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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car
noun1
: a vehicle (as an automobile or part of a passenger train) moving on wheels
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of a balloon or an airship that carries the passengers and equipment
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