sports car

noun

Synonyms of sports carnext
: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

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Garretson also drove for Dick Barbour’s sports car-racing crew. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026 The German sports car maker unveiled a new GT3 variant called the S/C on Tuesday. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors said Pildes defrauded attendees and small business owners alike, pilfering funds to pay for extensive renovations on a lakefront property in New Jersey, concert tickets, luxury getaways, Michelin star meals and a sports car. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Cars that are more expensive to insure tend to be luxury vehicles and sports cars. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports car

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sports car was in 1919

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“Sports car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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sports car

noun
: a low small usually two-passenger automobile designed for high-speed driving

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