gas-guzzler

noun

Definition of gas-guzzlernext
as in limousine

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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler Domestic factories have cracked the code on making cheap batteries for electric cars, which are fast replacing gas-guzzlers on China’s highways. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Under the new law, however, automakers will no longer have any reason to buy the regulatory credits — marking a win for gas-guzzlers and a loss for EV makers. — Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025 And unlike the 12-cylinder predecessors that have been put to pasture, these hybrid V-8 Continentals avoid any gas-guzzler tax. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 Under the previous environmental rules, automakers effectively had to sell zero-emission vehicles in growing numbers to offset their gas-guzzlers. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gas-guzzler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas-guzzler
  1. limousine
  2. SUV
  3. V-8
  4. coupe
  5. mini
  6. subcompact
  7. wagon
  8. sedan
Noun
  • The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Along with his men’s store, her brother also owns a limousine business.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Page Six posted photos of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone whisking over in yet another SUV.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • It is powered by an electric motor and a 4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, delivering 812 horsepower and roughly 738 foot-pounds of torque, Lamborghini said.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • For any other automaker, the Mondial—a V-8 grand tourer that has never been a poster on anyone’s wall —might be simply forgotten by collectors, in the same way that many Jaguars of the 1980s and 1990s have been.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Definition of V-8
Noun
  • The low-key coupe plates give every meal the Michelin-star treatment.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Among the beauty pageant of 1960s Ferrari road cars, arguably the most dazzling is the 275 GTB/4 coupe.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • No land purchase, no village-wide permitting fight, no waiting twelve to eighteen months for a mini-grid to come online.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Equal parts functional and fashionable, this linen mini skort offers comfortable coverage for the office, hotel bar, and everywhere in between.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • The Venue is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Adjusting fees by vehicle weight also seems crucial because a large SUV wears down roads faster than a subcompact.
    — Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026
Definition of subcompact
Noun
  • For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • The driver of the Infiniti was standing near the back of the vehicle when a Ford sedan veered into the shoulder, DiMartino shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan.
    — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sedan

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“Gas-guzzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas-guzzler. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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