motor vehicle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of motor vehicle
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“Boy, don’t you know you gotta be 16-years-old to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Kentucky?” he asked.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Spending at motor vehicle and part dealers also grew 1.2% after falling 0.9% in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Due to a motor vehicle incident on his farm, Tyler Farr was taken to a local hospital and diagnosed with a severe concussion,” read the Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
This came on the back of sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers, and gasoline stations.
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
“Lost kids, lost dogs, a few motor vehicle violations, but no crime.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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