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vehicle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈviːəkəl/ · UK /ˈvɪəkəl/

Forms: vehicles

vehicle means: Something such as a car, boat, or plane used to carry people or things.

noun

TRANSPORTB1

Something such as a car, boat, or plane used to carry people or things.

  • This vehicle has six seats.
  • Several vehicles were parked outside.
  • Do you own an electric vehicle?

Common phrases: motor vehicle, electric vehicle, drive a vehicle, transport vehicle

EXPRESS TALENTC1

Something used to show someone’s abilities or express their ideas.

  • Art can be a vehicle for change.
  • The play became a vehicle for a young actor.
  • These songs are vehicles for his political views.

How to use it: vehicle for something (The film is a vehicle for her comic talent.)

Similar words: medium, outlet

Common phrases: vehicle for something, a vehicle for

Questions about vehicle

What does vehicle mean?

Something such as a car, boat, or plane used to carry people or things.

What is vehicle in other languages?

Türkçe: araç · Español: vehículo · Français: véhicule · Deutsch: Fahrzeug · Italiano: veicolo · 日本語: 乗り物

How do you pronounce vehicle?

In American English /ˈviːəkəl/; in British English /ˈvɪəkəl/.

How do you use vehicle in a sentence?

This vehicle has six seats. Several vehicles were parked outside.

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