Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oncoming vehicle
Noun
/ˈɒnˌkʌm.ɪŋ ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/
Definition
A vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction.
Examples
- Be careful when crossing the street; there may be an oncoming vehicle.
- She saw an oncoming vehicle and quickly stepped back onto the sidewalk.
Meaning
The term ‘oncoming vehicle’ refers to any car, truck, or other type of vehicle that is moving toward the observer from the front or the side, typically approaching from the opposite lane of traffic.
Synonyms
- Approaching vehicle
- Incoming vehicle
- Intersecting vehicle
