First Known Use: 1612
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vehicle
noun ve·hi·cle \ˈvē-ə-kəl also ˈvē-ˌhi-kəl\
: a machine that is used to carry people or goods from one place to another
: the thing that allows something to be passed along, expressed, achieved, or shown
Full Definition of VEHICLE
1
a : an inert medium (as a syrup) in which a medicinally active agent is administered b : any of various media acting usually as solvents, carriers, or binders for active ingredients or pigments
2
: an agent of transmission : carrier
3
: a medium through which something is expressed, achieved, or displayed <an investment vehicle>; especially : a work created especially to display the talents of a particular performer
4
: a means of carrying or transporting something <planes, trains, and other vehicles>: as a : motor vehicle b : a piece of mechanized equipment
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Origin of VEHICLE
French véhicule, from Latin vehiculum carriage, conveyance, from vehere to carry — more at way
Related to VEHICLE
- Synonyms
- agency, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, agent
VEHICLE Defined for Kids
vehicle
noun ve·hi·cle \ˈvē-ˌi-kəl, -ˌhi-\
Definition of VEHICLE for Kids
1
: something used to transport people or goods
2
: a means by which something is expressed, achieved, or shown <She used the show as a vehicle to display her talent.>
Medical Dictionary
vehicle
noun ve·hi·cle \ˈvē-ˌ(h)ik-əl, ˈvē-ə-kəl\
Medical Definition of VEHICLE
1
: an inert medium in which a medicinally active agent is administered
2
: an agent of transmission <a vehicle of infection>
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