motor vehicle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of motor vehicle
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“I do think that motor vehicle theft is a concern, it’s an issue,” Foust said.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Section 232 tariffs are weighing on the auto sector with higher motor vehicle parts and equipment prices spilling over into motor vehicle maintenance and repair, so this isn’t likely a one-off,” wrote economists at RBC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Among major categories, retail sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were down 1.8 percent from the prior month.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Haley said prosecutors may ask the the DMV to “re-evaluate” Pelosi’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
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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