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Definition of car
car
/kɑːr/
car
Plural:cars
car Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
Usage
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1
A four-wheeled road vehicle that is powered by an engine and is able to carry a small number of people.
Example
"She parked her new car in the driveway after a long commute home."
2
A carriage or conveyance on a railway train, such as a passenger coach or a dining car.
Example
"The conductor walked through the train car to inspect everyone's tickets."
3
The enclosed passenger compartment of an elevator, cableway, or airship.
Example
"The elevator car suddenly stalled between the fourth and fifth floors of the office building."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'carre', from Old Northern French, derived from Latin 'carrus' (a two-wheeled Celtic war chariot or wagon), ultimately of Celtic origin.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Car. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/car