gas-guzzler

noun

Definition of gas-guzzlernext
as in limousine

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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler The big question is whether people who pay hundreds of thousands of euros for growling gas-guzzlers will also shell out for electric versions. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 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 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 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 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
  • Even the president's limousine is getting regular updates, most of them classified.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers compared the ride to a fast, noisy sports car rather than a limousine.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • Yellow police tape cordoned off the property, where several vehicles were parked in the driveway, including a white Toyota SUV, a gray BMW SUV and a black Range Rover.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The initial investigation indicated the police SUV had its lights and sirens on.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That includes having the option for a V-8 engine in the high-end King Ranch and Platinum models for the first time since the 2023 model year.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of V-8
Noun
  • So the showrunner of TV’s number one comedy acquiesced and, in 1995, bought a green Porsche 911 coupe.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Strain off ice into a coupe and garnish with a cherry or lemon peel.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • Undoubtedly, the stiffest competition for the QN10 will come from the new Apple Mac mini.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The onetime mini-mogul will be in solitary for the immediate future at Allenwood as well, sources say.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • The best Mercedes-Benz GLA luxury subcompact SUV alternatives Two subcompact luxury SUV alternatives to the Mercedes-Benz GLA that could offer more value to drivers are the Lexus UX and the BMW X1.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • It's based on the company's MQB platform, which underpins the T-Cross subcompact SUV and the Polo hatchback.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of subcompact
Noun
  • The pump wagon’s relevance to Bowery culture will only be apparent in the exhibition’s final gallery, which is dominated by a comparable artifact, Brad Kalhammer’s installation Bowery Nation (1985–2012).
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Parents can also pull their younger ones around the neighborhood in a wagon as a safety measure.
    — Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • But the weightiest of these gargantuans approach 3,000 pounds – about the size of a sedan.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Naturally, the sedan won’t see any significant changes, though all-wheel drive will no longer be offered on the introductory SV trim, while pricing across the board will hike by $210.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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