Car Definition & Meaning

car
noun
  1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
  2. a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; "three cars had jumped the rails"
  3. the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant
  4. where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor"
  5. a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain"

"Car" in song lyrics

See how car is used in real songs:

  • "It's your car"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "I mean, when I leave my house in the morning, before I get to the car"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "She said come on, and we got in the car"
    2 Live Crew — PSK '95

Words that rhyme with car

Usage tips for "car"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "car" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for car to find words that pair well.

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