noun
motorcar
noun
1
An automobile; a car (somewhat old-fashioned or formal term).
"In 1910, owning a motorcar was still a luxury few could afford."
How to Use Motorcar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older or more formal word for a car.
When to use it
Sounds dated or formal today — most speakers simply say "car."
Common pairings
own a motorcar
Word Forms
motorcars plural
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Etymology
From motor + car.