Saturday, 17 July 2010

Automobiles

Automobiles


automobile: a passenger vehicle that has four wheels and its own engine, for travel on land

  • Many families have more than one automobile.


car: an automobile

  • Our neighbors just bought a new car.


convertible: a car whose top can be folded back or removed

  • It's very pleasant to ride in a convertible in nice weather.


sedan: a car that has a front seat and a rear seat and either two doors or four doors

  • The sedan is a popular car style.


SUV: (Sport Utility Vehicle) a high-performance four-wheel-drive car built on a truck frame

  • There are lots of SUVs on the streets, especially in the suburbs.


van: a large boxlike automobile that has sliding side doors

  • Many people who have small children buy either an SUV or a van.


vehicle: any device used for carrying passengers, goods, or equipment

  • Bicycles, motorcycles, cars, and sleds are all vehicles.

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