subcompact

noun

Definition of subcompactnext
as in car

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Recent Examples of subcompact The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact. — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 At Tesla Superchargers The Bolt is a city-smart subcompact SUV. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026 There’s a new 2026 C-HR in town, and it’s intended to be a sporty premium vehicle that is tech-forward with electric power and goodies the entry-level C-HR subcompact Toyota sold from 2016-23 never dreamed of. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 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
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • The fight over finances allegedly stemmed from a January 2025 car crash.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • This coupe is built around a single-piece carbon-fiber-composite body, and a semi-monocoque bonded chassis.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Strain off the ice into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up in a coupe (your choice), and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • The decline is linked to lackluster demand for electric vehicles and increasing competition in the global automobile market.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The small, seemingly insignificant experience of controlling an automobile by clutching and levering its gears turned out to be deeply meaningful.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • What happened that day was the creation of a federal compact.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of compact
Noun
  • This cargo mini skirt features a low-rise style with a zip fly and double button closure.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
  • The syndrome has been linked to migraines or traced to incidents of mini-seizures or strokes.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 8 July 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • In 2024, the Detroit auto giant alleged the startup’s branding and Bronco lookalikes crossed into false advertising.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Weighing 27 pounds with a sturdy roll-cage frame, onboard storage and an auto-shutoff pump to extend the life of the motor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of auto
Noun
  • The driver of the Infiniti was standing near the back of the vehicle when a Ford sedan veered into the shoulder, DiMartino shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan.
    — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • 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
  • Along with his men’s store, her brother also owns a limousine business.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of limousine

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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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