Synonyms for

Automobile

Verb / ˈɔ:tʌməʊˌbi:l / / ˌɔ:tʌməʊˈbi:l / Another word for automobile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a car that has four wheels and is powered by an engine

Synonyms & similar words

motorcar car machine auto car vehicle motorcar auto machine motor wheels ride transport conveyance roadster sedan coupe convertible hatchback SUV truck van

Synonyms by register

Formal

motor vehicle car carriage

Informal

car wheels ride auto

Literary

horseless carriage machine

Antonyms

bicycle pedestrian horse cart wagon motorcycle

Common collocations

  • automobile industry
  • automobile insurance
  • antique automobile
  • electric automobile
  • automobile accident
  • automobile manufacturer
  • automobile parts

Word family

noun automobile
adjective automotive

Usage note

Automobile is a somewhat formal term. In everyday conversation, 'car' is far more common. 'Automotive' is used to describe things related to automobiles, such as the automotive industry.

Example sentences

  1. My mom drove her automobile to work this morning.
  2. The automobile was first invented in the late 1800s.
  3. I would love to have an automobile with a sunroof.
  4. The cost of an automobile can be very expensive.
  5. My family and I went on a road trip in our automobile.

Quotes

  • A car for every purse and purpose. - Alfred P. Sloan
  • I have had a love affair with the automobile for as long as I can remember. - Bob Lutz
  • The automobile changed our dress, manners, social customs, vacation habits, the shape of our cities, consumer purchasing patterns, common tastes and positions in intercourse. - Paul Samuelson

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