autoadjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˈɔː.təʊ/us/ˈɑː.t̬oʊ/relating to cars:
auto insurance/mechanics/engineers
the auto industry/market/business
More examples
- He was badly injured in an auto accident.
- He owns a shop selling outdoor clothing and auto accessories.
- You can get some great deals on Japanese autos right now.
- The town is dominated by its large auto assembly plant.
- She works for a company that makes auto and aircraft parts.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cars
- 4×4
- all-wheel drive
- artic
- Beemer
- beetle
- buggy
- carpool
- compact
- gas guzzler
- hatchback
- jalopy
- Jeep
- Land Rover
- limousine
- minicab
- MPV
- Rolls-Royce
- saloon
- stock car
- taxi
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autonoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɔː.təʊ/us/ˈɑː.t̬oʊ/plural autos US old-fashioneda car
Examples
- He was badly injured in an auto accident.
- He owns a shop selling outdoor clothing and auto accessories.
- You can get some great deals on Japanese autos right now.
- The town is dominated by its large auto assembly plant.
- She works for a company that makes auto and aircraft parts.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cars
- 4×4
- all-wheel drive
- artic
- Beemer
- beetle
- buggy
- carpool
- compact
- gas guzzler
- hatchback
- jalopy
- Jeep
- Land Rover
- limousine
- minicab
- MPV
- Rolls-Royce
- saloon
- stock car
- taxi
See more results »