Definitions

motor vehicle

[moh-ter vee-i-kuhl, vee-hi-] / ˈmoʊ tər ˈvi ɪ kəl, ˈvi hɪ- /

NOUN

roadster powered by engine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auto automobile bus car truck van

WEAK

motorcar motorized vehicle voiture

Example Sentences

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“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

Dyfed-Powys Police said it had "received a report of criminal damage to a motor vehicle" and was investigating.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Trade at motor vehicle and parts dealers recovered, rising 1.7% from the month before after a decline of 0.1% in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

This came on the back of sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers, and gasoline stations.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

“Lost kids, lost dogs, a few motor vehicle violations, but no crime.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove