patrol car

noun

: a police automobile connected with headquarters by a two-way radio or computer : squad car

Placing an unarmed, compliant juvenile in the back of a patrol car transformed an investigatory stop into an arrest, the 9th Circuit held …

—The National Law Journal

Examples of patrol car in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Attendees can explore classic sheriff’s vehicles, modern patrol cars and fire trucks. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Garcia drove into Elk Grove, where he was chased by multiple law enforcement patrol cars and helicopters, according to the DA’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

One of the officers was taken to a hospital by his colleagues in a patrol car, while the other injured officer was brought to a medical facility by ambulance. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 July 2026

All three officers immediately backed away from Morgan, while Kephart retreated next to his patrol car. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patrol car

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar