Thesaurus results for ENGINE

engine

noun

ˈen-jən

Definition of engine next

as in machine

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a car with a 200-horsepower engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples of engine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is the result of volatile collaboration between the 612 hp twin-turbo V-8 engine and the 189 hp electric motor bolted between it and the transmission, both driving all four wheels (together or individually) in whatever manner ekes out the greatest grip and performance. —

Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 The engine can also be used to display several paragraphs or entire articles, when asked. —

Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024 Machine gunfire and the noise of drones’ engines was also heard in Kyiv’s center throughout the night. —

Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 These engines are able to knock down mountaintops (that weren’t present in Season 1) to almost instantly dam a river—but apparently have a hard time knocking down the city walls. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for engine

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'engine.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.