gearhead

noun

gear·​head ˈgir-ˌhed How to pronounce gearhead (audio)
Synonyms of gearheadnext
: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers)

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Organizers are a handful of geezer gearheads who hang out most mornings at Gurnee Donuts. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 May 2026 At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026 For young gearheads, cars quickly factor into the equation, and the notion of utopia soon includes exploring those fabled peaks and valleys in one’s personal dream machine, often a Porsche 911. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gearhead

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gearhead was in 1974

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