muscle car

noun

Synonyms of muscle carnext
: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving

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All that power, in true muscle car fashion, was routed to the rear wheels via the automaker’s three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Jeff lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon amid the ponderosa pines, classic muscle cars, a crypt of collector horror comics, and two loyal English Setters. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 June 2026 There are also plans to include different types of rides, including motorcycles and muscle cars. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 The auction — which features a diverse set of vehicles, from vintage Formula 1 to rare muscle cars — will run online and in-person at the event through Saturday. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for muscle car

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of muscle car was in 1966

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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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