minicar

noun

Definition of minicarnext
as in car

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Recent Examples of minicar But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list. — Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Since most minicar trips are relatively short, models may require only modest-sized batteries with around 50 miles of range. — Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024 It's designed to be small and light enough that it can be fastened, along with a small boat, to one of Japan's ubiquitous minicars—like the eWX, the adorable mini EV Suzuki had on display at the show, offering a 230 km range. — Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023 An 8-hp two-seater that gets with a range of around 45 miles, the Topolino takes its name from a beloved post-World War II Fiat minicar that helped put Italy back on wheels. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for minicar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minicar
  1. car
  2. subcompact
  3. automobile
  4. coupe
  5. auto
  6. motor vehicle
  7. motorcar
  8. mini
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • The Venue is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Adjusting fees by vehicle weight also seems crucial because a large SUV wears down roads faster than a subcompact.
    — Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026
Definition of subcompact
Noun
  • The update removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of regulation, along with re-treaded tires, soybeans for sowing, articles of vulcanized rubber, conveyor and transmission belts, and aircraft and automobile seats.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • The golfer has been involved in four incidents involving automobiles since 2009, causing personal and professional harm.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • The design may be physically attractive, and despite the sloping coupe rear, there’s plenty of passenger space.
    — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Indeed, the Spider shares most of its bodywork, componentry, and powertrain with the 849 coupe.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • In the first half of 2026, retail auto sales fell 26% while auto exports were up 72% compared with last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
    — Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Korean auto workers are simply the first workforce to watch the chariot roll toward them with enough collective leverage to stand in the road.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of auto
Noun
  • Among children ages 5 through 14, drowning is second only to motor vehicle crashes of unintentional injury deaths.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Two of the citations are for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
Noun
  • Lucky for people living in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, there are plenty of free things to do with fathers this upcoming weekend from free swimming to a classic motorcar gathering and surprising activities in between.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • The City, for example, includes the German President Paul von Hindenburg, passing by in a motorcar, as well as circus folk and Roma and a regal Turkish mousetrap salesman who might have been painted by Goya.
    — Max Norman, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Definition of motorcar
Noun
  • Expect similar pay-as-you-go pricing at other in-mall attractions, from mini-golf to VR experiences to indoor water parks.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • This washable silk mini is nearly identical to McRae’s — with a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and above-the-knee hem.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of mini

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