Automobile: meaning, definitions and examples

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automobile

 

[ ˈɔːtəməbiːl ]

Context #1 | Noun

mode of transportation

A motor vehicle with four wheels, designed to carry a small number of passengers.

Synonyms

auto, car, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • Let's take the automobile to go to the supermarket.
  • The automobile industry has been evolving rapidly in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

general term for a car

A general term used to refer to any type of motor vehicle used for transportation.

Synonyms

auto, car, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • He owns a luxurious automobile.
  • The automobile was parked in front of the house.
Context #3 | Noun

antique vehicle

A historical or old-fashioned motor vehicle, often prized for its design or rarity.

Synonyms

classic car, vintage car

Examples of usage

  • The automobile collection includes some rare antique cars.
  • They participated in the antique automobile exhibition.

Translations

Translations of the word "automobile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 automóvel

🇮🇳 ऑटोमोबाइल

🇩🇪 Automobil

🇮🇩 mobil

🇺🇦 автомобіль

🇵🇱 samochód

🇯🇵 自動車 (じどうしゃ)

🇫🇷 automobile

🇪🇸 automóvil

🇹🇷 otomobil

🇰🇷 자동차 (jadongcha)

🇸🇦 سيارة (sayaratan)

🇨🇿 automobil

🇸🇰 automobil

🇨🇳 汽车 (qìchē)

🇸🇮 avtomobil

🇮🇸 bifreið

🇰🇿 автомобиль

🇬🇪 ავტომობილი (avtomobili)

🇦🇿 avtomobil

🇲🇽 automóvil

Word origin

The word 'automobile' originates from the Greek words 'auto' meaning 'self' and 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe a self-propelled vehicle. The automobile industry has since transformed transportation and become an integral part of modern society.

See also: automate, automaton, autonomy.