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
Tucker’s other innovations included a padded dashboard for safety, four-wheel independent suspension and a cyclops-like center headlight that rotated with the steering wheel to improve visibility around corners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 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
Bentley's Bentayga SUV accounted for 44% of its sales last year, while Lamborghini is increasingly reliant on its four-wheel drive Urus.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
“I hope you guys have a four-wheel drive or something,” I said.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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