four-wheeler

noun

four-wheel·​er ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce four-wheeler (audio)
: a vehicle with four wheels

Examples of four-wheeler in a Sentence

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The four-wheeler is also replete with sentimental touches. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 Taylor's obituary remembered him as a loving father and friend who loved his dog, fishing, and riding bikes and four-wheelers. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Ford teased this Bronco a couple of weeks ago, promising a premium four-wheeler that goes beyond anything it’s made before. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 June 2026 Beyond Cathedral Wash, the surrounding desert offers plenty of ways to explore—whether on foot or by four-wheeler. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of four-wheeler was in 1846

Rhymes for four-wheeler

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“Four-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheeler. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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