English Word · Advanced
four-on-the-floor
A vehicle with such a transmission
Pronunciation: say four-on-the-floor
Meaning
A manual transmission with four forward gears.
Example
The classic sports car featured a four-on-the-floor transmission that gave the driver full control.
The classic sports car featured a four-on-the-floor transmission that gave the driver full control.
Practice tips
- Practice four-on-the-floor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.