: a vehicle with four wheels

Examples of four-wheeler in a Sentence

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Residents say the beach typically sees a handful of four-wheelers and side-by-sides — with most heading out to fish, not joy-riding. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 An Independence police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while riding a four-wheeler at Riverfest. — Brady Williams, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026 Young drove a four-wheeler for the first time but did not join Legette on horseback. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026 An Observer reporter witnessed officers arresting one individual wearing a custom face mask and another who was placed in the back of a police four-wheeler. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-wheeler was in 1846

Cite this Entry

“Four-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheeler. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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