Motorcar

/ˈmoʊtərˌkɑr/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation.
After saving enough money, he finally bought his first motorcar.
A small car powered by an internal combustion engine.
The new motorcar he purchased is both economical and stylish.
An automobile, typically designed for everyday use and personal transportation.
The family took a road trip in their motorcar for the summer holidays.
A term often used in British English for a car.
She drove her motorcar to work instead of taking the bus.
An early term used to describe early 20th-century vehicles.
The museum featured a vintage motorcar from the 1920s.

Etymology

Derived from 'motor' + 'car', where 'motor' refers to a machine that produces motion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

driving a motorcar
Operating a car, often for the purpose of traveling.
motorcar accident
An incident involving a motorcar and another vehicle or object.
classic motorcar
An automobile that is recognized for its historical value.

Related Words

automobile
A road vehicle powered by an engine.
sedan
A car with a closed body and a fixed roof.
convertible
A car with a roof that can be removed or folded down.

Slang Meanings

ride
Let's take a ride in my motorcar this weekend!
whip
Check out my new whip; it's a sweet motorcar!