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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As well as cash, cryptocurrency and gold bars, officers seized properties, sports cars, wine, liquor, electronics and even hundreds of Bearbricks, collectible Japanese teddy toys that can sell for six-figure sums. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 But this wasn't built to be a sports car; the Elegante's party trick was effortless high-speed cruising rather than corner-carving. New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 And thanks to a partnership with Mercedes-Benz, anyone can take out one of the hotel’s brand new Mercedes sports cars or SUVs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The British sports car maker and Brough Superior have just shown off their latest motorcycle, the AMB 002. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 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 19 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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