automobile
/'ɔ:təməbi:l/
Definition
Noun:
- A self-propelled passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads, typically having four wheels and powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.
Verb:
- To travel by or in an automobile.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The first practical automobile was invented in the late 19th century.
- The city's traffic is dominated by the private automobile.
- Verb (less common):
- They decided to automobile across the country for their vacation.
Advanced Usage
- "The automobile industry": Refers to the sector of the economy involved in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles.
- Technological innovation is rapidly changing the automobile industry.
- Used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe things related to cars.
- automobile accident, automobile manufacturer, automobile insurance
Variants and Related Words
- Auto (n): A common short form for "automobile."
- The auto show featured the latest models.
- Automotive (adj): Relating to motor vehicles.
- He works in the automotive sector.
- Car (n): A very common synonym, often used interchangeably with "automobile" in everyday language.
Synonyms
- Car
- Motorcar
- Vehicle (a broader term)
- Auto (informal)
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Automobile" is not typically used to form phrasal verbs. The related term "car" is used instead, e.g., "carry on," "carry out.")
Related Idioms
(Note: Common idioms use the word "car," not "automobile." For example: "backseat driver," "in the driver's seat.")
Noun
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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he needs a car to get to work
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Verb
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travel in an automobile
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