sports car

noun

Synonyms of sports carnext
: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

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Ferrari’s two-seat sports cars might be the brand’s identity, but the Italian automaker has always catered to customers who want to bring more than one passenger along for the ride. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026 Robert Eppley, a small business owner whose sports car repair shop is located nearby, said he was relieved to see the city taking action. — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 The German sports car maker is teaming up with Hedley Studios to bring back the 550 Spyder. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 Wehr, 27, a notable social media influencer and pillar of the Irvine sports car community, was the first victim identified. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports car

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sports car was in 1919

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“Sports car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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sports car

noun
: a low small usually two-passenger automobile designed for high-speed driving

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