stock car

noun

Synonyms of stock carnext
1
: a latticed railroad boxcar for carrying livestock
2
: a racing car having the basic chassis of a commercially produced assembly-line model

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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026 At first glance the pairing of stock cars, a military base and a video game best known for digital combat might seem an odd choice. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Shooting this summer, for a 2027 launch on AMC and AMC+, Thunder Road follows the multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The question is how quickly Magnussen will be able to get up to speed in a stock car. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stock car

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stock car was in 1858

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“Stock car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20car. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

stock car

noun
: a racing car that is similar to regular cars

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