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Definition car in British English

car noun

[countable] noun
/kɑː(r)/
1

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

Example

She got into her car and drove away.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

a car accident/factory/manufacturer

Example

It's quicker to go by car.

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a carriage of a train

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Definition car in British English