squad car

noun

: a police automobile connected with headquarters by a two-way radio

called also black-and-white, cruiser, prowl car

Examples of squad car in a Sentence

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By the time the officer returned to his squad car, the truck was no longer in sight, so the officer did not pursue. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 4 July 2025 As the family walked away, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police began to pack up their K-9 units and squad cars left the complex for the next call. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 3 July 2025 With no time to wait for an ambulance, other officers placed Rivera in a squad car to take her to University of Chicago Medical Center. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 The officer arrived to find what appeared to be another officer's squad car, later identified as Boelter's vehicle, parked outside the home. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for squad car

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squad car was in 1938

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“Squad car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad%20car. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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squad car

noun
: a police car connected by radio with headquarters
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