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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Instead of being whisked away by sports cars and speedboats, the pair currently rely on only their feet for transportation, walking from their prison cells along a secure, windowless pedestrian walkway to reach a courtroom for legal proceedings. Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Tazio Ottis' family has operated a sports car repair shop along the corridor for 35 years. CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Ford's Mustang is a timeless sports car that doesn't break the bank and can be enhanced for maximum performance. Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The body of the most extreme version of the automaker’s iconic sports car is available finished in either White or GT Silver Metallic with the front and rear fascias, along with the wing caps, covered in a green protective film. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports car

Word History

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 31 Aug. 2026.

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sports car

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

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