sedans

noun

plural of sedan
1
as in runabouts

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as in coupes

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Recent Examples of sedans The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedans
  1. cars
  2. automobiles
  3. autos
  4. buses
  5. motorcars
  6. motor vehicles
  7. intermediates
  8. minis
Noun
  • The tour is accomplished with a van and several private cars to transport the dancers and a couple of technical staff.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • In advance of the event, several blocks around Penn Station had been blocked off to cars and pedestrians.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 July 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
    — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of automobiles
Noun
  • In the first half-year, China's fastest-growing export categories were semiconductors, rare earths, autos and ships, while laggards included toys, footwear, steel and furniture.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Chinese leaders have sought to boost consumer spending through various initiatives, including trade-in subsidies for autos and home appliances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of autos
Noun
  • Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, people are treating their self-driving cars more like party buses.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Definition of buses
Noun
  • In the 1920s, Rolls-Royce was producing experimental motorcars.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
  • When motorcars were new, gasoline worked more like a service than a product, let alone a commodity.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of motorcars
Noun
  • There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026
  • Monitor motor vehicles Dark features of a car, such as the seat or steering wheel, can reach temperatures over 180 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Laura Horne July 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
Noun
  • According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
  • More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • Best Dress Deals From breezy cotton maxi dresses to flouncy minis, Nordstrom's July Fourth sale has plenty of styles to choose from that will be right at home on your summer packing list—starting at just $20.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Prepare these minis a day early and refrigerate them overnight in freezer bags for hassle-free party prep.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of minis

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