motor vehicle

[moh-ter vee-i-kuhl, vee-hi-] / ˈmoʊ tər ˈvi ɪ kəl, ˈvi hɪ- /

NOUN

roadster powered by engine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auto automobile bus car truck van

WEAK

motorcar motorized vehicle voiture

Example Sentences

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This came on the back of sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers, and gasoline stations.

From Barron's

So he called the Georgia department of motor vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among segments, sales at motor vehicles and parts dealers fell in September, while those at food and drinks stores eased.

From Barron's

Does Ridge Sabio know how to operate any motor vehicles common in this time period?

From Literature

"Nowadays, especially...electronics, photovoltaic generation, and batteries for all kinds of applications, including motorcycles and motor vehicles, come from China because they are truly very efficient."

From Barron's