vehicle — a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈviːəkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks any vehicle faster than a bicycle is too dangerous.
- The police officer pulled over the suspicious vehicle.
- He bought an electric vehicle to save money on gas, but now his electricity bill looks like a phone number.
vehicle
NOUN[/ˈviːəkəl/]
a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land
Emergency vehicles rushed through the city to help injured people.
New electric vehicles are changing transportation around the world.
The strange vehicle looked practical at first but felt almost magical later.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vehiculum' meaning 'a conveyance or carriage,' derived from 'vehere' meaning 'to carry or convey.'
Breakdown
Latin vehere (to carry) + -culum (diminutive suffix) = vehiculum (conveyance) > vehicle
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks any vehicle faster than a bicycle is too dangerous.”
“The police officer pulled over the suspicious vehicle.”
“He bought an electric vehicle to save money on gas, but now his electricity bill looks like a phone number.”
“The delivery vehicle arrived right on schedule.”
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