locomobile

[ loh-kuh-moh-buhl, -beel ]

adjective

1. automotive; self-propelling.

noun

1. a self-propelled vehicle, traction engine, or the like.

Other Words From

• lo·co·mo·bil·i·ty [loh-k, uh, -moh-, bil, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of locomobile¹

First recorded in 1885–90; locomotive, mobile

Example Sentences

None of these flaws was evident when it was unveiled on July 21 at the Locomobile plant, where it was demonstrated before three thousand observers, including the painter Diego Rivera.

From Slate

Because of a lack of space, they moved again in June, this time to a Bridgeport factory that had belonged to the Locomobile Company of America, where Burgess—again to Fuller’s frustration—spent most of the next two weeks working on the yacht.

From Slate

Charles Ponzi was a dapper operator who tooled around in a Locomobile.

From New York Times

The Gilmore Car Museum says it has over 500 vehicles and the oldest car on exhibit is an 1899 Locomobile Steam Car.

From Washington Times

Ray jerked a thumb back at the Locomobile he’d been working under.

From Literature