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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The German sports car maker has just unveiled the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 Legacy could expand into sports cars and Johnson can see himself in the cockpit of his car for an event like the 24 Hours of Daytona. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026 Jacky Ickx, arguably one of the best drivers in the world with victories and/or titles in F1, sports cars, and rally—and six Le Mans wins—serves as a Genesis brand partner and advisor. Jerry Perez, The Drive, 17 June 2026 Meanwhile, the owner of German Car Service, Karl Schoepflin, arrived in time to watch in horror as his shop, five expensive Porsche sports cars and a camper rolled over, one by one into the sinkhole. Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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sports car

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

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