car
A vehicle with four wheels and an engine that carries people on roads.
A motor vehicle with four wheels, usually powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, designed to carry a small number of passengers.
One part of a train where people sit or goods are kept.
A separate section of a train, subway, or cable transport system used for carrying passengers or goods.
- Base: car
- Plural: cars
car accident
1Unplanned collision involving cars
An event when cars crash into something or each other by mistake.
- She broke her leg in a car accident.
- The highway was closed due to a serious car accident.
car keys
1Keys for operating a motor vehicle
The keys you use to start and open your car.
- I can’t find my car keys anywhere.
- She handed me her car keys before leaving.
car trouble
1Problems with a motor vehicle
When your car does not work well or stops working.
- We had some car trouble on the way to the beach.
- He’s late because of car trouble this morning.
get in the car
1Enter a motor vehicle
To go inside a car so you can travel in it.
- Please get in the car; we’re leaving now.
- She got in the car and started the engine.
hit by a car
1Struck by a moving vehicle
When a moving car hits a person or object.
- He was hit by a car while crossing the street.
- The dog was nearly hit by a car.