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
  • In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • Perez, in a 2010 Honda Element SUV, was in the same lane, driving toward him for two miles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The Detroit giant has recalled over half a million examples of the popular SUV.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680’s engine sees an increase of 53 hp and 89 ft lbs of torque compared to the last-generation V-8 powering the Maybach GLS 600.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 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
  • The coupe, which was based on the Cobra roadster, was designed and engineered specifically to help Ford beat the Ferrari 250 GTO, the reigning GT car of the time.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
  • California’s new look team pushed Brooklyn the whole match, losing 3-1 but with a coupe of extra-time games along the way.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • The shop also offers a selection of mini scoops paired with beer or wine.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • Thomas frequently deploys the club on courses where traditional 3-woods aren't needed off the deck, and used this mini-driver as a dependable secondary tee option that carries further than a 3-wood.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • But that level of popularity won't save the subcompact electric vehicle.
    — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of subcompact
Noun
  • Lucy’s on the Square, housed inside another historic building, embraces its Texas roots with eclectic decor including vintage cowboy hats and wagon wheels.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • Coolers are also allowed as long as they are attached to a wagon.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • In a video of the incident shared with the Star-Telegram, a red SUV pulls up behind a white sedan parked in his neighbor’s driveway.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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