1
: a vehicle moving on wheels: such as
b
: a vehicle designed to move on rails (as of a railroad)
The train has 20 cars.
c
: automobile
traveled to Boston by car
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of an airship or balloon that carries the passengers and cargo
civil air regulations
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Examples of car in a Sentence
Noun
I'll wait in the car.
He got into the car and drove away.
She bought a new car.
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Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Valkyrie is the first production car to circle the 3.661-mile course in under two minutes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
From taking trips to making art, exploring ancient ruins, building model ships, restoring old cars, blowing glass, writing novels, penning poetry, and displaying taxidermy—there are as many choices as there are happy retirees to pursue them.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Also, in September, a Waukesha County sheriff's deputy had his personal compact car stolen while parked on the 1400 block of East Brady Street on the east side, the complaint states.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Valkyrie is the first production car to circle the 3.661-mile course in under two minutes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
From taking trips to making art, exploring ancient ruins, building model ships, restoring old cars, blowing glass, writing novels, penning poetry, and displaying taxidermy—there are as many choices as there are happy retirees to pursue them.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Also, in September, a Waukesha County sheriff's deputy had his personal compact car stolen while parked on the 1400 block of East Brady Street on the east side, the complaint states.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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car
noun1
: a vehicle (as an automobile or part of a passenger train) moving on wheels
2
: the passenger compartment of an elevator
3
: the part of a balloon or an airship that carries the passengers and equipment
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