car
Four-wheeled transport
A car is a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed to carry passengers on roads.
The word applies most commonly to automobiles: We took the car to the grocery store.
Car also designates compartments in larger conveyances—a railroad car, a cable car, the car of an elevator.
A car crash may be literal or figurative: That interview was a car crash.
Enclosed passenger car
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- minivanMultipurpose family vehicle
coupe · convertible · station wagon · roadster · pickup · wagon · compact · subcompact
Extended pleasure drive
- navigationDetermining position and course
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- destinationIntended arrival point
- journeyTravel from place to place
scenic drive · pit stop · rest area · trunk space · roof rack · road map · cross-country · caravan
Machine producing motion
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- transmissionSending of information
- chassisStructural support base
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
brakes · exhaust · carburetor · alternator · radiator · axle · camshaft · crankshaft
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- racingSpeed competition sport
dragster · NASCAR · Formula One · racetrack · speedometer · tachometer · rev · throttle
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- highwayMajor road for travel
- drive-timePeak commuting period
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
gridlock · intersection · roundabout · detour · on-ramp · toll · parking · commuter
Replacing engine lubricant
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- serviceAid or maintenance
tire rotation · alignment · inspection · warranty · recall · bodywork · dent · scratch
Battery-powered automobile
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- self-drivingOperating without human control
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- batteryPortable electricity storage
Tesla · infotainment · regenerative braking · sensors · telematics · lane assist · adaptive cruise · backup camera
Animal hide car seating
- sunroofRetractable automotive ceiling panel
- heated seatsTemperature-controlled vehicle seating
- premiumAdded cost for better
- chauffeurProfessional hired driver
Rolls-Royce · Mercedes · BMW · limousine · executive · wood trim · sound system · climate control
Licensed retail seller
- leaseTemporary use contract
- financingProviding capital for purchases
- down paymentInitial sum toward purchase
- trade-inCredited used goods
test drive · sticker price · negotiation · certified pre-owned · title · registration · VIN · Carfax
sedan
Enclosed passenger car
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
minivan · coupe · convertible · station wagon · roadster · pickup · wagon · compact · subcompact · hot rod
road trip
Extended pleasure drive
- navigationDetermining position and course
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- destinationIntended arrival point
journey · scenic drive · pit stop · rest area · trunk space · roof rack · road map · cross-country · caravan · waypoint
engine
Machine producing motion
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- transmissionSending of information
- chassisStructural support base
suspension · brakes · exhaust · carburetor · alternator · radiator · axle · camshaft · crankshaft · cylinder
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
racing · dragster · NASCAR · Formula One · racetrack · speedometer · tachometer · rev · throttle · gear shift
traffic
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- highwayMajor road for travel
- drive-timePeak commuting period
rush-hour · gridlock · intersection · roundabout · detour · on-ramp · toll · parking · commuter · bumper-to-bumper
oil change
Replacing engine lubricant
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
service · tire rotation · alignment · inspection · warranty · recall · bodywork · dent · scratch · detailing
electric vehicle
Battery-powered automobile
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- self-drivingOperating without human control
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
battery · Tesla · infotainment · regenerative braking · sensors · telematics · lane assist · adaptive cruise · backup camera · keyless entry
leather interior
Animal hide car seating
- sunroofRetractable automotive ceiling panel
- heated seatsTemperature-controlled vehicle seating
- premiumAdded cost for better
chauffeur · Rolls-Royce · Mercedes · BMW · limousine · executive · wood trim · sound system · climate control · panoramic roof
dealership
Licensed retail seller
- leaseTemporary use contract
- financingProviding capital for purchases
- down paymentInitial sum toward purchase
trade-in · test drive · sticker price · negotiation · certified pre-owned · title · registration · VIN · Carfax · blue book
- automobilestruck, SUV, van, sedan, coupe
- automotivetrucks, truck, buses, motorcycles, motorcycle
- car stuffsteering wheel, automobile, seat belt, rearview mirror, side mirror
- productsappliances, automobiles, clothing, computers, electronics
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- toysteddy bear, doll, dolls, stuffed animal, puzzles
carwalking
Locomotion on foot
bicycle · public transit · subway · train · on foot
caranticar
Against automobile culture
car-free · walkability · public transportation · mass transit · pedestrian
carry, cart, career, cargo, carrier, cars, carriage, caricature, carrion