noun
Meaning 1
A car that is hired, or available for hire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rental car
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
hire car
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noun
Meaning 2
a rented car
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she picked up a hire car at the airport and drove to her hotel
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: car rental, rent-a-car, self-drive, u-drive, you-drive
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lease, rental, letting
History
Etymology
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