motor vehicle

[moh-ter vee-i-kuhl, vee-hi-]

noun

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

motor vehicle

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of motor vehicle¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Northamptonshire Police said both men have also been charged with one count of conspiring to steal motor vehicles.

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Sanchez is being charged with a level five felony of battery involving serious bodily injury and three misdemeanors — battery resulting in injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.

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After a preliminary probable cause affidavit was filed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Saturday, Sanchez was charged with three misdemeanors — battery resulting in injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.

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The refinery produces approximately one-fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in Southern California.

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The historic refinery, which opened in 1911, produces approximately one-fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in Southern California.

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Related Words

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