station wagon

noun

Definition of station wagonnext
as in sports car

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Recent Examples of station wagon My family loved to spin yarns and tell stories, whether at the dinner table or on long drives in the station wagon and the backward-facing trundle seat. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 For those who miss the vibe of a station wagon, there is the bZ Woodland, and an all-electric Highlander is nearing the showroom, too. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Neither will be a station wagon nor a sports car, however. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 June 2026 Helen and the kids fled for upstate in their station wagon, while Mango and the family cat, Puss Puss, stayed behind. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for station wagon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for station wagon
  1. sports car
  2. town car
  3. motor vehicle
  4. wagon
  5. coach
  6. SUV
  7. woody
Noun
  • There’s arguably no other model in history that visually defines the sports car in its most minimal and masterful form than Carroll Shelby’s original Cobra, debuted in 1962.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Watching a sports car drive upside down and then launch itself into the air was pretty incredible.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • The father and children were last seen in a 2011 Black Lincoln town car with the California license plate SOLOYST.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.
    — George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026
Definition of town car
Noun
  • All five juveniles, ranging in age from 14 to 16 years old, were processed at Clinton police headquarters on charges including larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and conspiracy.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After gun injuries, motor vehicle injuries are the second leading cause of death among children in the US overall.
    — Muizz Akhtar, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
Noun
  • Even more exciting is that the shop’s latest build will be available as either a sedan or an Avant wagon.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Scottie holds up the cigar, which Hewitt moves to take, while Davidson braces the rear of the Radio Flyer wagon to keep Scottie steady.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches players practice before a Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
    — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Repeat buyers are less likely to want to step down into a compact car or SUV, Drury said.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • When the trooper struck the teens with a PIT maneuver, the SUV struck a utility pole, and then a tree, according to Gaskins.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • Cat’s claw is a woody vine that grows in the Amazon forest and other tropical areas of Central and South America, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The county’s broader biomass program began in 2006 and aims to reduce wildfire risks, improve air quality and find uses for excess woody material.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of woody

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“Station wagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station%20wagon. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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