sports car

noun

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

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The vehicle came from that, in any case, is simply one of the greatest sports cars of the 21st century and the first modern American supercar of this millennium. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025 Ferrari is a niche automotive manufacturer, focused on the design/production of luxury performance sports cars, along with its Formula 1 team. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 Audi e-tron GT Quattro The Audi e-tron GT Quattro combines sports car dynamics with a solid range of 311 miles (500 km). Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Users on streaming platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou not only treat these platforms like digital storefronts but also tip creators in virtual gifts (ranging from a rose or heart to a sports car, which is more expensive) that creators can then convert into real money. Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sports car

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Oct. 2025.

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sports car

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

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