motor vehicle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of motor vehicle
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“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
Amid this influx, a current ICE officer said, DHS has updated its field training; however, new recruits are given priority for the courses and it is unclear to what extent motor vehicle stops are incorporated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
This came on the back of sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers, and gasoline stations.
From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025
Any bike that travels faster than the limit and has more than a 250-watt output is classed as a motor vehicle and is subject to rules of the Road Traffic Act.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
The motor vehicle is another invention whose uses seem obvious today.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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