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muscle car

noun

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

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Just three cars on our list were made after that, which reflects just how many muscle cars American automakers were producing at the peak. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025 Hilary Swank brought her dad to test-drive classic American muscle cars but left without buying one. Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025 While the exterior is impressive, performance upgrades are what makes this classic muscle car truly stand out. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 While the exterior is impressive, performance upgrades are what makes this classic muscle car truly stand out. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muscle car

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Nov. 2025.

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