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 message was accompanied by more than a half dozen photos of Patel, including ones of him standing beside an antique sports car and another with a cigar in his mouth. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 Click here to see more photos of the sports cars that best retain value. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026 The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV inspired by the iconic Mustang sports car. Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Michaelian was a competitive sports car racer for more than 25 years, competing in endurance events at tracks including Le Mans, Daytona Beach, Nürburgring, Dubai and Sebring in Florida. Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 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 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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