private car
A 'private car' is primarily used for personal transportation and is owned by an individual or family, differing from vehicles used for commercial or public purposes.
Definition
B1General Usage
(common)A vehicle owned and used by an individual or family for personal transportation.
Example
- She drives her private car to work every day.
- They bought a new private car for their family trips.
C1Rail Transport (US)
(technical)A railroad passenger car that is privately owned or used by an individual.
Example
- He traveled across the country in his private car attached to the train.
- The vintage private car is a prized possession of the rail enthusiast.
C1Legal
(technical, legal)A four-wheeled motor vehicle used for personal pleasure, not licensed for transporting passengers or goods for payment.
Example
- According to the new law, a private car must pass an annual safety inspection.
- The regulations for private cars differ significantly from those for commercial vehicles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "private car":
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