four-wheeler

noun

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

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The multi-brand firm has some radical ideas for future four-wheelers, and this one is arguably the most fun one of the lot. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 Planes, ferries and four-wheelers on the campaign trail Hill, a first-time candidate who is Alaska Native, faces an incumbent from a prominent family long associated with the state’s politics. — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 An Independence police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while riding a four-wheeler at Riverfest. — Brady Williams, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026 Young drove a four-wheeler for the first time but did not join Legette on horseback. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-wheeler was in 1846

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“Four-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheeler. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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