Motor

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A machine that converts energy into mechanical force to produce motion.

“The boat's motor stopped working in the middle of the lake.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈməʊtə/

Syllables

mo·tor

Related Words

Synonyms

engine machinepowerplant

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

OR ending is common; contains T in position 3.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; mechanical terminology.

Words Related to Motor

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “motor” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

lotor moror moter moton rotor

Words you can make from Motor

Shorter words formed from the letters in “motor”.

room root

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “motor”.

motors

Longer words starting with Motor

Words that begin with “motor”.

motors motorcycle motorcycles

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