Automobile: meaning, definitions and examples
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automobile
[ ˈɔːtəməbiːl ]
mode of transportation
A motor vehicle with four wheels, designed to carry a small number of passengers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's take the automobile to go to the supermarket.
- The automobile industry has been evolving rapidly in recent years.
general term for a car
A general term used to refer to any type of motor vehicle used for transportation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He owns a luxurious automobile.
- The automobile was parked in front of the house.
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.