motorcar

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From motor +‎ car.

Pronunciation

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Noun

motorcar (plural motorcars)

  2. (dated) An enclosed passenger motor vehicle: a car (automobile).
    Synonyms: (US slang) auto, automobile, (British slang) motor
    Hypernym: motor vehicle
    Coordinate terms: motor truck, motortruck, motor coach, motorcoach, motor scooter, motorscooter
  3. (rail transport, US) A self-propelled railway vehicle.
    Synonyms: motor coach, railcar

Descendants

  • → Maori: motokā
  • → Swahili: motokaa

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