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
  • The visual style references a late 1980s Donna Karan campaign and video, photographed by Dennis Piel, that featured Rosemary McGrotha expressing her inner thoughts inside a limousine coming into New York.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Directly across the street, there's a stop for the airport limousine bus serving Narita.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • The driver then steered the SUV onto the eastbound 10 Freeway, Stevens said, at around 20 miles an hour.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Allied Universal Security Services patrol SUV parked on city street in San Francisco, California, May 20, 2026.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of V-8
Noun
  • Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The coupe earns 22 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • Its dual track of being a retailer while also helping others such as Old Navy curate beauty spaces gave it the insight that consumer demand for minis was there.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The free mini-bar is pretty nice with chocolates, soft drinks and posh crisps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • 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
  • The Kona competes against popular subcompact SUV models like the Mazda CX-30 and Honda HR-V.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of subcompact
Noun
  • Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Subaru has completely abandoned the Outback's swoopy wagon profile for something taller, boxier, and more conventionally SUV-shaped.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • Nissan makes Leaf electric cars and Infiniti luxury models, while Honda makes the Accord sedan, Civic compact and Odyssey minivan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The driver, who was the only person in the sedan, was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, police said.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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