Meaning & Definition of Car in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

  Example Sentence: She drove her new car to work every day.

• Definition: A railway vehicle that transports passengers or cargo.

  Example Sentence: The train consists of several carriages and a freight car.

• Definition: A compartment in a train or an airplane.

  Example Sentence: We found our seats in the first class car of the train.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: coche

• French: voiture

• German: Auto

• Russian: машина

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 of car

• Meaning: whip

  Example Sentence: He just got a new whip for his birthday.

• Meaning: set of wheels

  Example Sentence: I'm looking to buy a new set of wheels this summer.

• Meaning: ride

  Example Sentence: Do you want a ride to the party?