- denoting or relating to a hired car that is driven by the hirer
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self-drive
(self′drīv′),USA pronunciation adj. [Chiefly Brit.]
- British Termsof, for, designating, or providing a car that is rented for personal use, without a hired driver.
- 1950–55
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self-drive adj
rent-a-car
(rent′ə kär′),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- a company or service that rents cars, as by the day or week.
- a car provided by such a company or service.
adj.
- British TermsAlso,[esp. Brit.,] self-drive. of or pertaining to such a company or service:rent-a-car rates.
- 1930–35
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