Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burned-out-car
noun
/bɜrnd aʊt kɑr/
Definition
A burned-out car is a vehicle that has been severely damaged by fire, often leaving it inoperable and with a charred exterior.
Examples
- After the accident, all that was left was a burned-out car on the side of the road.
- The police investigated the scene where they found a burned-out car abandoned in the woods.
- Many cars have been reported as burned-out due to recent vandalism in the area.
Meaning
The term describes cars that have gone through a fire incident and are no longer functional or safe to drive.
Synonyms
- charred vehicle
- wreck
- incinerated car
