Meaning & use

car

noun·Everyday

A road vehicle powered by an engine, typically used to carry a small number of passengers.

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They drove the car across the country, stopping at national parks along the way.

I need to get my car serviced before the long drive next week.

A note on using this word

Car also names a separate compartment in some contexts, such as a 'train car' or 'elevator car'.

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