automobile

American  

[aw-tuh-muh-beel, aw-tuh-muh-beel, aw-tuh-moh-beel, -buhl] / ˌɔ tə məˈbil, ˈɔ tə məˌbil, ˌɔ təˈmoʊ bil, -bəl /

noun

1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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adjective

1. of or relating to automobiles; automotive.

automobile British  

/ -ˈməʊbɪlɪst, ˌɔːtəməˈbiːlɪst, ˈɔːtəməˌbiːl /

noun

1. another word (esp US) for car

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Other Word Forms

• automobilist noun

Etymology

Origin of automobile

1865–70; < French: literally, self-movable (vehicle). See auto- ¹, mobile

Example Sentences

This 15% levy does not affect tariffs the UK and US had agreed on specific sectors, such as steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and aerospace, which represent most of the UK's trade with the US.

From BBC

Some specific exports to the U.S., like automobiles and steel, aren’t affected by the U.S. high court decision.

From Los Angeles Times

Analog chips are used across a wide range of markets, from automobiles and industrial machinery to consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch

Many of the U.S.’s largest trading partners—including the European Union, Japan and South Korea—secured lower Section 232 tariffs on automobiles as part of those agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the main orbital highways around Vienna was closed for several hours, and other sections of highway were blocked by snowdrifts, stranded lorries or poor visibility, said the national automobile association, OAMTC.

From Barron's

Related Words

• auto
• bus
• convertible
• limousine
• passenger car
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• transportation
• truck
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