sedan

noun

Definition of sedannext
1
as in runabout

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2
as in coupe

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Recent Examples of sedan Witnesses told deputies that a tan sedan rear-ended a white sedan near the intersection of East Beverly Avenue and Arlene Street, which is near Pontiac High School. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 As with the sedan, the cabin can be personalized through the automaker’s Manufaktur program. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 But the weightiest of these gargantuans approach 3,000 pounds – about the size of a sedan. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Naturally, the sedan won’t see any significant changes, though all-wheel drive will no longer be offered on the introductory SV trim, while pricing across the board will hike by $210. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sedan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedan
  1. runabout
  2. coupe
  3. cruiser
  4. car
  5. cabin cruiser
  6. limousine
  7. automobile
  8. auto
Noun
  • Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Fiat is expanding its North American lineup with the launch of the all-electric Topolino, a pint-sized two-seat runabout that starts at $13,995.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of runabout
Noun
  • Dodge Charger The OG Dodge Charger arrived in 1966 as a large two-door coupe, lasting through 1978.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The golden saffron panna cotta is an ode in dessert form to my favorite Italian region (and, in my opinion, beats zabaione), while a basil sorbet topping a raspberry mascarpone coupe was a palate cleanser to remember.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • Independence Police Officer Matthew Arnold was driving the cruiser that hit Leslie’s vehicle, according to Officer Allyx McCoy, a police spokesperson.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cruiser
Noun
  • That sent the first two cars of the impacted train plummeting down a 13-foot slope.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Heavy Is the Crown resembles a mainstream rap sampler of sorts, and its default settings are the kickback and the car stereo.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • In this instance, Jay is the first beneficiary, narrowly surviving the blast before being rescued by a nearby cabin cruiser.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday’s deadly boat crash comes two months after a Volare cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabin cruiser
Noun
  • Most tequila is aged in American ex-bourbon barrels, but there are certain brands that turn to French limousine oak, and this is one of those.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Even the president's limousine is getting regular updates, most of them classified.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • Along with charred automobile parts, construction debris and battery casing fragments found on the site as deep as 16 feet underground, MPCA testing done in the early 2010s identified lead and carcinogenic chemical hotspots.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The modern assembly line American industrialist Ransom Olds introduced an early automotive assembly-line production system around 1901, while Henry Ford later popularized moving assembly lines in automobile manufacturing.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • The next auto race will be decided by which country can excel at both.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • While working for his family's auto-leasing company, Selig became a minority investor in the Milwaukee Braves, who played at County Stadium from 1953-65 and won two NL pennants and the 1957 World Series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of auto

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