Vehicle/ˈviːhɪkl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Transport Vehicle Refers to various modes of transportation used to carry passengers or cargo. The farmer used his vehicle to transport the harvest to the market. Pro Tip 2/3Generic Term Vehicle is a general word for all types of transport machines on land, sea, or air. A bicycle is also a type of vehicle, not just cars and buses. Pro Tip 3/3Legality 'Vehicle' often appears in legal or official contexts, relating to rules of the road. Driving a vehicle without a license is illegal.