engine

noun

ˈen-jən How to pronounce engine (audio)
Definition of enginenext
as in machine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a car with a 200-horsepower engine

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Recent Examples of engine Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 CycloKinetics is testing its alternative rocket fuel with Venus Aerospace in a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE). — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 To that end, Poles is convinced Johnson’s presence will be the ultimate X-factor, giving the Bears a 750-horsepower engine for the NFL speedway. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 That’s around $25,000 more than the cheapest Range Rover with an engine. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
  1. machine
  2. motor
Noun
  • Muscles aren’t just machines that move our bones from place to place.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While there have been some minimal interior changes over the decades (there’s no longer a payphone or cigarette machine), the eclectic nature of Mac’s clientele has remained the same.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of machine
Noun
  • The component, called a reducer, translates motor power into mechanical movement.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Against a small quadcopter, damaging a propeller, motor, arm, or other critical component could be enough to bring it down.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of motor

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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