MOTORS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MOTORS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MOTORS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Motor

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting a person who imparts motion): from Latin, literally ‘mover’, based on movere ‘to move’. The current sense of the noun dates from the mid 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈməʊtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for another device with moving parts

Short Definition:

machine supplying power for vehicle or device

Examples:
  • these electric motors are highly reliable
  • the sander has a smooth and powerful 520 watt motor
Definition:

a car

Short Definition:

car

Examples:
  • we drove out in my motor

Word: Motor

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈməʊtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

travel in a motor vehicle

Short Definition:

travel in motor vehicle

Examples:
  • they motored north up the M6

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