Car: meaning, definitions and examples

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car

 

[ kษ‘หr ]

Context #1

transportation

A car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation. Most definitions of cars say that they run primarily on roads, seat one to eight people, have four tires, and mainly transport people rather than goods.

Synonyms

auto, automobile, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • Her car broke down on the highway.
  • I need to fill up my car with gas.
Context #2

ownership

A car can also refer to the ownership or possession of a vehicle. It is a symbol of independence and mobility for many people.

Synonyms

auto, automobile, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • She just bought a new car.
  • I'm thinking of selling my old car.
Context #3

racing

In the context of racing, a car is a high-speed vehicle designed for competition. Racing cars can vary from Formula 1 cars to rally cars.

Synonyms

race car, racer, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • He drives a racing car for a living.
  • The team is working on improving the car's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "car" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mobil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะพะฑั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ samochรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŠ (ใใ‚‹ใพ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voiture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋™์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ auto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ auto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑฝ่ฝฆ (qรฌchฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avtomobil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ auto

Word origin

The word 'car' originated from the Middle English word 'carre', which meant a two-wheeled cart for goods. It evolved over time to refer to motor vehicles used for transportation. The first cars powered by internal combustion engines were developed in the late 19th century, leading to the modern automobile industry.

See also: carat, caravan, carcass, carouse, carp, carpet, carport, carriage.