V8

/ˌviːˈeɪt/

noun

An internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in two banks of four in a V-shaped configuration, usually as part of a single engine block.

“He rolled up in a brand-new V8.”

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Meanings

nounV8 (plural V8s)

plural V8s · alternative V-8

  1. An internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in two banks of four in a V-shaped configuration, usually as part of a single engine block.

    He spent extra for a V8 because he doubted that a straight-six would be enough for towing his trailer.

  2. datedmetonymicallyA vehicle with such an engine.

    He rolled up in a brand-new V8.

Origin

From V- + 8.

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APA

V8. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/V8

MLA

“V8.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/V8. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “V8,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/V8.

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