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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First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Mar. 2026.

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sports car

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

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