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automobile
[aw-tuh-muh-beel, aw-tuh-muh-beel, aw-tuh-moh-beel, -buhl] Show IPA/ˌɔtəməˈbil, ˈɔtəməˌbil, ˌɔtəˈmoʊbil, -bəl/ Show Spelled
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| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
land vehicle; car |
| Synonyms: |
auto, bucket of bolts,
bug*, buggy, bus, clunker,
compact, convertible, crate, four-wheeler, gas guzzler, go-cart, hardtop, hatchback,
heap*, jalopy, junker, lemon, limousine, motor car, oil burner, passenger car, pickup truck,
ride*, sedan, sports car, station wagon, subcompact, taxi,
transportation, truck, tub, van, wheels,
wreck*
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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