drivetrain

noun

drive·​train ˈdrīv-ˌtrān 

: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile

also : power train

the drivetrain warranty

Examples of drivetrain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Simplifying the drivetrain Road bikes from the 70s thru early 90s – and even from now – are going to have a front derailleur and two (or even three) chainrings. —New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025

Sustainable, yes, but also sold and supported in a way that feels as modern as the drivetrain itself. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The real appeal of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Brauer said, is the advanced drivetrain that comes at a fairly low price. —Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

Borrowing its drivetrain from the efficient Civic hybrid, suspension from the raucous Civic Type R and debuting a new system that mimics a manual transmission for sporty driving, the Prelude aims to put a performance spin on Honda’s growing line of hybrids. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drivetrain

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