Motor Vehicle

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊtər ˈviːɪkəl/

Definitions of motor vehicle

noun a self-propelled vehicle that runs on a motor, such as a car, truck, or motorcycle

Example Sentences

A1 I drive a motor vehicle to work every day.

A2 She got her first motor vehicle when she turned 16.

B1 In many countries, it is mandatory to have insurance for your motor vehicle.

B2 The new motor vehicle model comes with advanced safety features.

C1 The motor vehicle industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.

C2 The luxury motor vehicle market caters to high-end customers with specific needs.

Examples of motor vehicle in a Sentence

formal The motor vehicle industry is constantly evolving with new technological advancements.

informal I really need to get my motor vehicle serviced soon.

slang I love cruising around in my sweet motor vehicle.

figurative His mind was like a well-oiled motor vehicle, always running smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of motor vehicle

• plural: motor vehicles
• comparative: more motor vehicle
• superlative: most motor vehicle
• present tense: drive a motor vehicle
• future tense: will drive a motor vehicle
• perfect tense: have driven a motor vehicle
• continuous tense: is driving a motor vehicle
• singular: motor vehicle
• positive degree: motor vehicle
• infinitive: to drive a motor vehicle
• gerund: driving a motor vehicle
• participle: driven motor vehicle

Origin and Evolution of motor vehicle

First Known Use: 1895 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'motor vehicle' originated from the combination of the words 'motor' referring to the engine that provides power and 'vehicle' referring to a means of transportation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any self-propelled vehicle, the term 'motor vehicle' has evolved to specifically refer to automobiles and other vehicles powered by internal combustion engines or electric motors.