1
: a vehicle moving on wheels: such as
b
: a vehicle designed to move on rails (as of a railroad)
The train has 20 cars.
c
: automobile
traveled to Boston by car
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of an airship or balloon that carries the passengers and cargo
civil air regulations
Synonyms
Examples of car in a Sentence
Noun
I'll wait in the car.
He got into the car and drove away.
She bought a new car.
Recent Examples on the Web
Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Photographing the cars presented unique challenges, such as the one adventure with Dean Jeffries’ Kustom Karrera.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Saint Paul, Minnesota For four weekends, Saint Paul hosts a sprawling European Christmas market at Union Depot – a transportation hub and event venue – with a carousel, holiday train with vintage rail cars and vendors selling bratwurst, roasted nuts and desserts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Included in this surge is a boost of 8.1% in durable goods spending – cars, furniture and other longer-lasting items.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Misty and Kasey have since asked the court permission to sell properties, including houses in Jeffersonville and Florida, and a barn where Jamey stored a car collection, as soon as possible.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Photographing the cars presented unique challenges, such as the one adventure with Dean Jeffries’ Kustom Karrera.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Saint Paul, Minnesota For four weekends, Saint Paul hosts a sprawling European Christmas market at Union Depot – a transportation hub and event venue – with a carousel, holiday train with vintage rail cars and vendors selling bratwurst, roasted nuts and desserts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Included in this surge is a boost of 8.1% in durable goods spending – cars, furniture and other longer-lasting items.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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car
noun1
: a vehicle (as an automobile or part of a passenger train) moving on wheels
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of a balloon or an airship that carries the passengers and equipment
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