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automobile

noun
au路​to路​mo路​bile | \ 藞券-t蓹-m艒-藢b膿l How to pronounce automobile (audio) , 藢券-t蓹-m艒-藞b膿l, 藢券-t蓹-藞m艒-藢b膿l How to pronounce automobile (audio) \

Definition of automobile

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: a usually four-wheeled automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation

automobile

adjective

Definition of automobile (Entry 2 of 2)

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Other Words from automobile

Noun

automobile intransitive verb
automobilist \ -​藞b膿-​list , -​藢b膿-​ \ noun

Synonyms for automobile

Synonyms: Noun

auto, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle, motorcar, wheels [slang]

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Examples of automobile in a Sentence

Noun

He drives an expensive automobile. browsed the classified ads for used automobiles for sale

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The jam-resistant GPS 3 satellites provide four civilian data streams that are used by devices ranging from smartphones to automobiles, commercial aircraft and virtually all sectors of the transportation industry. William Harwood, CBS News, "Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for U.S. Air Force," 22 Aug. 2019 The Rockies typically close a section of Blake Street to automobiles on game days. Andrew Kenney, The Denver Post, "Colorado Rockies ban scooter riding near Coors Field during games amid heavier traffic, face-first crash," 18 July 2019 At the company, Mr. Parulekar was responsible for overseeing Tesla鈥檚 relationship with certain suppliers for various parts and services related to Tesla automobiles, according to the justice department. Patrick Thomas, WSJ, "Tesla Employee Indicted in Alleged Embezzlement Scheme," 9 Nov. 2018 The preponderance of women posing next to automobiles also suggests that many of these images were probably taken by men. Sharon Mizota, latimes.com, "Kirsten Tradowsky: In turning photos into paintings, she blurs faces, races and the walls between us," 25 June 2018 There were no signs of forced entry to the automobile. Deborah Kadin, chicagotribune.com, "Police reports: Car reported stolen in Northlake," 24 May 2018 Showers and bike racks also encourage alternatives to the automobile. Sandy Bauers, Philly.com, "Going green isn't just for the Eagles: Area workplaces embrace sustainability," 15 Mar. 2018 Both companies built groundbreaking bikes, delivering motorcycles to police forces, racing them on the dirt track, providing a simple alternative to the automobile, and serving in both world wars. Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Indian Motorcycle Is Coming for Harley-Davidson's Throne," 9 Mar. 2018 That total property includes nearly $56.5 million in cash, $112.7 million in equities, $18.6 million in aviation assets, automobiles and boats, and $195 million in hedge funds and private equity investments. Katie Reilly, Time, "What Jeffrey Epstein鈥檚 Last-Minute Will Means for Accusers Trying to Recover Money From His Estate," 20 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of automobile

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for automobile

Adjective and Noun

French, from aut- + mobile

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automobile

noun

English Language Learners Definition of automobile

US : a vehicle used for carrying passengers on streets and roads

automobile

noun
au路​to路​mo路​bile | \ 藢券-t蓹-m艒-藞b膿l How to pronounce automobile (audio) , 藞券-t蓹-m艒-藢b膿l\

Kids Definition of automobile

: a usually four-wheeled vehicle that runs on its own power and is designed to carry passengers

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