motor vehicle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of motor vehicle
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The cemeteries, neighborhood councils and clergy leaders had opposed the loss of motor vehicle lanes, saying it would cause a traffic nightmare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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
According to the order, U.S. motor vehicle exports to Canada subsequently fell 22%, while Canadian imports from other countries increased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“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
“Lost kids, lost dogs, a few motor vehicle violations, but no crime.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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