¹auto

noun au·to \ˈȯ-(ˌ)tō, ˈä-\

plural autos

Definition of AUTO

: automobile

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First Known Use of AUTO

1899

Related to AUTO

Synonyms: car, automobile, bus, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, motor vehicle, wheels [slang]

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, choke, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission

²auto

adjective

Definition of AUTO

: automatic

First Known Use of AUTO

1876

Rhymes with AUTO

Prato

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auto

noun au·to \ˈȯ-tō\

plural au·tos

Definition of AUTO for Kids

: ¹automobile

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