auto
n. countablen. a car or motor vehicle. You often see this word used in compound words like 'auto parts' or 'auto insurance'.
n. a motor vehicle, specifically a car. While common in North American English as a prefix or in compound nouns, it is less frequent as a standalone noun in modern British English.
The mechanic fixes the damaged auto in his shop.
The city is hosting a large auto show this weekend to display the latest electric vehicle models.
The regional economy relies heavily on the auto industry, providing thousands of manufacturing jobs across several neighboring towns and supporting a vast network of local suppliers.
From Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós, “self”), metanalyzed from auto- in words such as automatic, autopilot, and automobile.
Clipping of autorickshaw, from Hindi ऑटो रिक्शा (ŏṭo rikśā).
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns such as 'auto industry', 'auto repair', or 'auto show'.