electric motor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of electric motor
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
It was also connected to a small electric motor to produce electrical current.
From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026
Next up is the E-Ray, with the 6.2-liter V8 aided by an electric motor on the front axle, starting at $108,600.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
The hum of the electric motor is imperceptible, and it is only at speed that the sound of the rolling wheels on the road breaks through.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
She enjoyed her work, which consisted chiefly in running and servicing a powerful but tricky electric motor.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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