four-wheel
Americanadjective
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having four wheels.
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functioning on or driven by four wheels.
Etymology
Origin of four-wheel
First recorded in 1730–40
Example Sentences
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Also is partnering with Amazon to use its four-wheel electric vehicle, called the TM-Q, to expand Amazon’s micromobility delivery fleet across Europe and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Preston Tucker’s 1948 Tucker 48 featured innovations like a padded dashboard, four-wheel independent suspension, and a “frunk,” with 47 of 51 vehicles surviving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
And in rallying they were famous for introducing four-wheel drive with the iconic Quattro in the early 1980s.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Our guest this week was born of sturdy peasant stock, with a heavy-duty frame, four-wheel driveline, two-speed transfer case, 10-speed automatic, all-terrain tires and a big ole V8 engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Butler steered the protesting Vietnamese man to the rented four-wheel drive.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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