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 The vehicle has also been equipped with new wheel arches, mirror caps, and a giant rear wing for both the sedan and wagon. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 That would be less of a priority for a sedan being marketed at a more image-conscious customer, but vitally important for this segment. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 The smallest American passenger cars are the Ford Mustang, General Motors’ Chevrolet Corvette, and the midsize Tesla Model 3 sedan, according to AutoForecast Solutions. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 The driver captured cellphone video of the suspect vehicles, described as a dark gray Nissan sedan and two SUVs. — ABC News, 29 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
  • The vehicle, which is available as a coupe and roadster, feels like a glimpse of the British automaker’s future, clad in a sculptural body that looks closer to that of an endurance racer than any of its DB cars.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, the Prelude was never the most raucous sports coupe in the world, nor was that its mission.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • Viking Following on the heels of Viking Amun and Viking Thoth, both of which set sail in 2025, Viking will launch its newest Nile cruiser, Viking Anubis, in 2027.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Police watched the surveillance footage and determined that after initially arriving in the parking lot, Minardi did not drive the unmarked cruiser.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of cruiser
Noun
  • Abeyta left in his car before deputies arrived and surrendered to authorities the following day.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • While stopped, a white SUV pulled up alongside their car and a person inside opened fire at Delgado’s car, police said.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 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
  • McCutcheon’s remains were first found more than 20 years ago on September 29, 1999 on a cabin cruiser boat floating off Sigsby Bay, just north of Rat Key outside Key West.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabin cruiser
Noun
  • Leigh and Gable made their grand entrance by limousine, waving to the 300,000 spectators who lined seven miles of streets in downtown Atlanta—including a number of nonagenarian Confederate veterans who were invited as special guests.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Fresh off the rush of the large tip, Chrisley left the restaurant and encountered one of the diner’s limousine drivers.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • Coca-Cola and the automobile predate it, and its boundaries have repeatedly been contested and rewritten.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Black and yellow signs along the way promoted the opening of Yellowstone National Park to automobiles.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • Getting more aggressive at writing new policies always tends to put pressure on an auto insurer's bottom line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Whoever decided turning 60 meant auto-scheduling a pixie chop clearly missed the memo.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
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