gearhead

noun

gear·​head ˈgir-ˌhed How to pronounce gearhead (audio)
: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers)

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What started back in the 1980s as a small gathering of gearheads has grown into a premier West Coast car show, drawing pristine hot rods, retro cruisers, and muscle machines from across the country—and even as far as Australia. Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025 Forza Horizon 5 There was a time when the Forza series was the exact sort of stuffy racing-sim that appealed to gearheads and nobody else. Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025 The comprehensive color display shows speed and output power in a sort of motorcycle-familiar twin clock display, which pleased this gearhead immensely. William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 For the gearheads, the grounds offer a three-car garage. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gearhead

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gearhead was in 1974

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“Gearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearhead. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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