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.

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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

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