sports car

noun

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

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Legendary sports car manufacturer Ferrari also invited Larsen to join its Driver Academy, which functions as a talent development pipeline, offering mentorship, financial support and top-level training. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The newest version of the iconic sports car is the latest model to adopt a hybrid powertrain, a change that has resulted in more power and better acceleration than ever before. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 Ferrari Given his name, Adam Driver was seemingly predestined to play the man behind the world's most prestigious sports car. Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 The Porsche brand logo as lettering can be seen on the rear of a vehicle from the sports car manufacturer Porsche in Munich (Bavaria) on April 6, 2025. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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sports car

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

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