A1 a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number of people:
They don't have a car.
It's quicker by car.
› US UK carriage, coach any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit:
a railroad car
More examples
- You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
- Eight children were crammed into the back of the car.
- We skidded on the ice and crashed into another car.
- It was foggy, and all the cars had their headlights on.
- It would be better for the environment if more people used bikes rather than cars.
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