Synonyms for

Vehicle

Verb / ˈvi:hɪkʌl / / ˈvi:ɪkʌl / Another word for vehicle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vehicle is a machine used for transportation, such as a car, truck, or bicycle.

Synonyms & similar words

fomite car truck motorcycle bicycle boat aircraft train bus van scooter moped cart chariot wagon carrier conveyance automobile ride transport

Synonyms by register

Formal

conveyance transport means of transport

Informal

ride wheels car truck

Literary

chariot steed carriage

Antonyms

pedestrian walker foot passenger on foot

Common collocations

  • motor vehicle
  • passenger vehicle
  • commercial vehicle
  • public vehicle
  • private vehicle
  • electric vehicle
  • hybrid vehicle

Word family

noun vehicle

Usage note

While 'vehicle' can refer to any means of transport, it is most commonly used for motorized forms like cars, trucks, and buses. Avoid using it for simple modes of transport like bicycles or skateboards unless the context is very broad.

Example sentences

  1. My dad drives a big vehicle called a truck.
  2. I like to ride my bicycle, it's a fun vehicle.
  3. The train is a fast and efficient vehicle for traveling long distances.
  4. We took a boat as our vehicle to cross the lake.
  5. The scooter is a small vehicle that runs on two wheels.

Quotes

  • A car is a vehicle that changes the scenery for you.
  • A car is not a luxury, it's a necessity. We need it to go to work, to take the kids to school, and to run errands.
  • If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

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