Definition car in American English

car noun

[countable] noun

/kɑr/

a road vehicle for one driver and a few passengers. Someone who drives a car is called a driver

Example

I'll take you to the train station in the car.

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a plan for reducing the number of cars on our roads by 20%

Example

She got into her car and drove away.

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It's quicker to go by car.

Synonyms and related words

ride auto automobile

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Example

Our car was near the front of the train.

Synonyms and related words

baggage car berth bogie

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