Vehicle: meaning, definitions and examples

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vehicle

 

[ ˈviːɪkəl ]

Context #1 | Noun

on the road

A vehicle is a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, especially on roads.

Synonyms

automobile, car, motorcycle, truck, van

Examples of usage

  • The traffic was moving slowly due to a broken down vehicle.
  • She drives a red vehicle to work every day.
Context #2 | Noun

in the air or water

A vehicle can also refer to a ship or aircraft used for transporting people or goods.

Synonyms

aircraft, boat, plane, ship, vessel

Examples of usage

  • The cargo was loaded onto the large sea vehicle for transport.
  • The airline announced the arrival of the next flight vehicle.

Translations

Translations of the word "vehicle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veículo

🇮🇳 वाहन

🇩🇪 Fahrzeug

🇮🇩 kendaraan

🇺🇦 транспортний засіб

🇵🇱 pojazd

🇯🇵 車両

🇫🇷 véhicule

🇪🇸 vehículo

🇹🇷 araç

🇰🇷 차량

🇸🇦 مركبة

🇨🇿 vozidlo

🇸🇰 vozidlo

🇨🇳 车辆

🇸🇮 vozilo

🇮🇸 ökutæki

🇰🇿 көлік

🇬🇪 ტრანსპორტი

🇦🇿 nəqliyyat vasitəsi

🇲🇽 vehículo

Etymology

The word 'vehicle' originated from the Latin word 'vehiculum', which means a means of transport. It has evolved over time to encompass various modes of transportation, from horse-drawn carriages to modern automobiles, airplanes, and ships. The concept of vehicles has been integral to the development of human civilization, enabling trade, exploration, and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,660, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.