subcompact

noun

Definition of subcompactnext
as in car

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Recent Examples of subcompact 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 Main rivals for the Envista include popular subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and the classy Mazda CX-30. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact. — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 For several years now, Europeans have been able to buy the Jeep Avenger, a subcompact crossover that will surely never see American roads. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subcompact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
  1. car
  2. coupe
  3. automobile
  4. compact
  5. mini
  6. auto
  7. sedan
  8. limousine
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 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
  • One of park officials’ most significant management challenges started when tourists began entering Yosemite by automobile.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives—from smartphones to automobiles.
    — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • Similarly, our Loop vibrating ring comes in a reflective metal compact.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Priced at $45, the compact includes a complimentary refill cartridge.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of compact
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
Noun
  • Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Your own auto policy is not likely to cover this potential expense.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of auto
Noun
  • Morgan agreed to step out of his sedan, stood in front of a patrol vehicle and allowed officers to pat him down, the recordings showed.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • The incident occurred on a highway in Orange County when a white pickup truck carrying the cargo collided with a gray sedan, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Ana Area Office said Thursday.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of limousine

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