Motorcar — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmō-tər-ˌkär/ mo·tor·car

Meaning & Definition of Motorcar

Motorcar (noun)

  1. automobile
  2. a railroad car containing motors for propulsion

Motorcar (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels

    "a convention for those who love antique motorcars"

    similar: auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle, wheels (slang)
    related: coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van, convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody, compact, coupe, intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8, gas-guzzler, land yacht, muscle car, stock car, turbocar, beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker, cream puff, phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car, hybrid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Motorcar

The most common words with a similar meaning to Motorcar:

Slang: wheels
auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle

Related Words for Motorcar

coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van, convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody, compact, coupe, intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8, gas-guzzler

Origin & Etymology of Motorcar

First known use: 1878

Frequently Asked Questions about Motorcar

What does "Motorcar" mean?

"Motorcar" means automobile. As a noun, it is defined as: automobile.

What is another word for "Motorcar"?

Other words for "Motorcar" include auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor and motor vehicle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Motorcar" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Motorcar"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Motorcar". Common alternatives include auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle and wheels.

How do you use "Motorcar" in a sentence?

Examples of "Motorcar" in a sentence: "a convention for those who love antique motorcars".

Is "Motorcar" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Motorcar" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Motorcar"?

"Motorcar" is pronounced /ˈmō-tər-ˌkär/ and divided into syllables as mo·tor·car.

What is the origin of the word "Motorcar"?

First known use: 1878.

What is another word for "Motorcar" meaning "a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels"?

When "Motorcar" (noun) means a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels, synonyms include auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage and machine.