vehicle

[vee-i-kuhl, vee-hi-] / ˈvi ɪ kəl, ˈvi hɪ- /

NOUN

machine used for transportation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

automobile bicycle boat bus cab car jeep taxi truck van wagon

STRONG

agent buggy carrier chariot conveyance crate jalopy mechanism motorcycle transport vector wheels

NOUN

means of attaining end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

instrument tool

STRONG

agency agent apparatus channel expedient implement instrumentality intermediary mechanism medium ministry organ vector way

WEAK

means of expression ways and means

Antonyms

WEAK

end goal

Example Sentences

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Last year, there were 123,000 people with taxi or private hire vehicle licences in London, and 381,000 across England.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The cosmetics company Mary Kay is known for the pink Cadillacs awarded to its top earners, but the luxury vehicle is only one of the so-called Cinderella gifts conceived by its founder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Investigators are searching for a suspect and suspect vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

After Malia started tennis, I mostly watched her matches through the window of a Secret Service vehicle parked discreetly near the courts, not wanting to create a distraction.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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