sedan

noun

se·​dan si-ˈdan 

plural sedans

1

or sedan chair plural sedan chairs : a portable often covered chair that is designed to carry one person and that is borne on poles by two people

2

a

: a 2- or 4-door automobile seating four or more persons and usually having a permanent top compare coupe entry 1

b

: a motorboat having one passenger compartment

Examples of sedan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vehicle also features ultra-fast charging capability and represents the pinnacle of current electric performance sedan technology. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025

Tesla Motors | Via Reuters Tesla unveiled more affordable versions of its Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan yesterday. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025

The Mercedes-Benz’s compact GLC SUV and CLA sedan inaugurate the change with varying levels of grace. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Among the models coming to market are part of the plan are the Mercedes-Benz CLA, which is on sale now, a significantly upgraded S-Class in 2026, the battery-electric GLC that debuted at IAA a few weeks ago and an electric C-Class sedan. —Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sedan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• crankpin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman

Kids Definition

sedan

noun

se·​dan si-ˈdan 

1

: a portable often covered chair that is designed to hold one person and to be carried on poles by two people

2

: an enclosed automobile that seats four to seven persons including the driver in a single compartment and has a permanent top

Geographical Definition

Sedan

geographical name

Se·​dan si-ˈdan 

 French  sə-ˈdäⁿ

city in northeastern France on the Meuse River near the border with Belgium population 18,577