car — a motor vehicle with four wheels that is usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a motor vehicle with four wheels that is usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑːr/
Example Sentences
- My car broke down right in front of a car repair shop - talk about perfect timing!
- She bought her first car after saving money for three years.
- The parking lot was so crowded that I spent more time looking for a car space than shopping!
car
NOUN[/kɑːr/]
a motor vehicle with four wheels that is usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century Latin 'carrus', meaning a wheeled vehicle or cart. The Latin term itself likely originates from Celtic 'karros', referring to any wheeled conveyance. Following the Industrial Revolution and the invention of the automobile, the term evolved to denote the modern motorized vehicle.
Breakdown
Latin 'carrus' (cart, wheeled vehicle) → English 'car' (automobile). The Celtic root 'karros' underwent semantic shift from a general wheeled transport to specifically mean a self-propelled motorized vehicle in modern usage.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My car broke down right in front of a car repair shop - talk about perfect timing!”
“She bought her first car after saving money for three years.”
“The parking lot was so crowded that I spent more time looking for a car space than shopping!”
“Electric cars are becoming more popular due to environmental concerns.”
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