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
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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.
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Noun
Greg was in our shop in 2022 when our team started pulling down his ARCA car.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The damage will be felt for years to come both within China and in countries that relied on strong Chinese demand to export their cars, commodities, and services.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
By the end of my visit, locals were welcoming me into their artist studios, buying me ice cream at Growler’s (a must-stop shop), and stopping their cars to offer me a ride in the rain.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
For high-stakes purchases such as cars or luxury goods, these technologies allow consumers to interact with products in ways that feel tangible and immersive.
—Astrid Pocklington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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