automobile

au-to-mo-bile · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A road vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, typically with four wheels; a car.

Forms

plural: automobiles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    automobile industry — The sector that manufactures cars.
  • •
    automobile insurance — Coverage for vehicles.

Related words

See also: auto, car, vehicle
Synonyms: auto, car, motor vehicle, vehicle

Etymology

From French automobile, from Greek autos ("self") + Latin mobilis ("movable"). First used in the 1890s.