motorize

verb

mo·​tor·​ize ˈmō-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce motorize (audio)
motorized; motorizing

transitive verb

1
: to equip with a motor
2
: to equip with motor vehicles
motorization noun

Examples of motorize in a Sentence

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Complimentary access to non-motorized and motorized watersports includes water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 But moderation is never enough for Utah politicians determined to motorize every inch of our public lands. Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025 Steps above, the slick kitchen and dining area has motorized retractable skylights. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Featuring five lovable, brightly colored sea creatures, this mobile is motorized, easy to put together, made from a trusted brand and softly plays lullaby music. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorize was circa 1913

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“Motorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

motorize

verb
mo·​tor·​ize ˈmōt-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce motorize (audio)
motorized; motorizing
1
: to equip with a motor
2
: to equip with motor-driven vehicles for transportation
motorized troops
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