squad car

noun

: a police automobile connected with headquarters by a two-way radio

called also black-and-white, cruiser, prowl car

Examples of squad car in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each officer would be issued one of those kits and would be responsible for putting them in the same place in every squad car. Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024 Three vehicles, including a Minnesota State Patrol squad car, were involved in the crash on Saturday, May 18 in Rochester, according to a news release from the city’s police department. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for squad car 

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squad car was in 1938

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“Squad car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad%20car. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

squad car

noun
: a police car connected by radio with headquarters
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