motorcar
/ˈmoʊtərˌkɑːr/ · mo·tor·car
noun
- An enclosed passenger vehicle powered by an engine. The motorcar sped down the highway, its engine purring smoothly.
noun
- A type of vehicle, especially one with a motor, used for transporting people or goods. The motorcar was loaded with boxes and driven to the warehouse.
Did you know? The term 'motorcar' was commonly used in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, before being largely replaced by the term 'automobile'.