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electric motor

American

noun

motor.

electric motor British

noun

a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical torque

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Etymology

Origin of electric motor

First recorded in 1885–90

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electric motor

It has an estimated driving range of just 205 miles, a top speed of 90 miles per hour and a power train made up of a single electric motor, and it is rear-wheel-drive only.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

The vehicle is a hybrid convertible powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 819 horsepower.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

It was also connected to a small electric motor to produce electrical current.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

The modern world has been transformed by inventions from the electric motor to penicillin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 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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