muscle car

noun

-ˌkär 

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

Examples of muscle car in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The early hot rod and muscle car eras stand out as high points, as do the early days of turbocharging. — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

The iconic American muscle car, known for its V8 engines and aggressive acceleration, recommends but does not require premium gas. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

An endless procession of black SUVs, Escalades, luxury coaches, polished muscle cars and Uber Blacks glided onto West 31st Street. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The burnout textures and sharp seams are a nod to the body lines of Dodge SRT muscle cars. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for muscle car

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar