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auto /ˈɑːtoʊ/ noun

plural autos

auto

/ˈɑːtoʊ/

noun

plural autos

Britannica Dictionary definition of AUTO

[count] chiefly US

: automobile

a rusty auto

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— usually used before another noun

an auto accident/dealer/mechanic/show
auto parts/makers

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