Car

/kɑr/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, designed to carry passengers.
She drove her new car to work every day.
A railway vehicle that is used for transporting passengers or freight.
The train car was filled with commuters heading to the city.
A vehicle (often without a fixed roof) designed for recreational use, such as a go-kart or golf cart.
They rented a golf cart to get around the course.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'carrus', meaning 'a wheeled vehicle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

backseat driver
A passenger who gives unsolicited advice to the driver.
lemon
A car that is found to be defective only after it has been bought.
jump in the car
To enter a vehicle quickly or abruptly.

Related Words

automobile
A self-propelled road vehicle.
engine
A machine that converts energy into mechanical force.
dashboard
The control panel of a car, displaying instruments and controls.

Slang Meanings

whip
He just got a new whip for his birthday.
set of wheels
I'm looking to buy a new set of wheels this summer.
ride
Do you want a ride to the party?