motor vehicle

American  

[moh-ter vee-i-kuhl, vee-hi-] / ˈmoʊ tər ˈvi ɪ kəl, ˈvi hɪ- /

noun

1. an automobile, truck, bus, or similar motor-driven conveyance.

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motor vehicle British  

noun

1. a road vehicle driven by a motor or engine, esp an internal-combustion engine

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Etymology

Origin of motor vehicle

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

This came on the back of sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers, and gasoline stations.

From Barron's

So he called the Georgia department of motor vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among segments, sales at motor vehicles and parts dealers fell in September, while those at food and drinks stores eased.

From Barron's

Does Ridge Sabio know how to operate any motor vehicles common in this time period?

From Literature

"Nowadays, especially...electronics, photovoltaic generation, and batteries for all kinds of applications, including motorcycles and motor vehicles, come from China because they are truly very efficient."

From Barron's

Related Words

• auto
• automobile
• bus
• car
• truck
• van