sports car

noun

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

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Maranello's most recent move is just another example of sports car manufacturers scaling back their electrification plans, as many attribute this development to waning demand and changing market perceptions. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The storied sports car maker has decided to delay the release of its second EV from 2026 to 2028, according to Reuters. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 Maserati: The Brothers follows the remarkable legacy of the Maserati family, automotive pioneers who helped shape the luxury sports car industry. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 June 2025 The bankruptcy filing also notes that Frausto sold his Maserati sports car, a Louis Vuitton handbag, a Gucci wallet and other designer goods. Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 13 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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sports car

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

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