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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In promoting these jerseys, the Lions hosted a live event for season ticket holders featuring rock music and muscle cars and posted several videos on social media, allegedly relying on the same black and blue color scheme as the 2018 concert logo. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026 But the company used the same show to highlight its new take on the Mustang muscle car — a version called the Dark Horse SC with horsepower exceeding 500 and a price expected to top $90,000. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Almost as sexy as that cherry-red muscle car. Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 Durango is a powerful, 3 row sport utility vehicle, SUV, known for blending family practicality with muscle car performance. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muscle car

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Mar. 2026.

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