locomobile

American  

[loh-kuh-moh-buhl, -beel] / ˌloʊ kəˈmoʊ bəl, -bil /

adjective

1. automotive; self-propelling.

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noun

1. a self-propelled vehicle, traction engine, or the like.

Other Word Forms

• locomobility noun

Etymology

Origin of locomobile

First recorded in 1885–90; see origin at locomotive, mobile

Example Sentences

Creaking and rattling, the locomobile came staggering out into the yard.

From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha

"That is a locomobile," she said at last.

From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha

Next morning, when the locomobile was pulled out, a strange rattling, scrunching sound was heard on the threshold of the shed.

From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha

The locomobile will soon be repaired … and the moor is very lucrative … it is fifteen feet deep … you can measure it….

From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha

"Father," he said, modestly, though his heart swelled with pride, "the locomobile is in working order; as soon as the ground has thawed the work on the moor can begin."

From Dame Care by Overbeck, Bertha