subcompacts

noun

plural of subcompact
as in cars

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  1. cars
  2. automobiles
  3. compacts
  4. autos
  5. sedans
  6. intermediates
  7. minis
  8. motor vehicles
Noun
  • Associated Press reporters saw thick black smoke rising from cars, bicycles, other vehicles and trash bins on fire.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Tesla began taking $50,000 reservations—or $250,000 for one of 1,000 limited Founders Series cars—and targeted a 2020 launch.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • Motor racing career Dempsey developed an interest in automobiles beginning in childhood and entered competitive racing in the mid-2000s.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The phrase, which started in aviation but bled its way into automobiles, is a reminder to look under the hood and poke around before purchasing a car.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of automobiles
Noun
  • Avoid mowing, aerating, or starting lawn renovations immediately after rain, as wet soil compacts easily.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cushion compacts have long reigned in Korea and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty put their spin on it with their new Skin Affair Cushion Foundation.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of compacts
Noun
  • High-tech goods such as semiconductors and autos have helped fuel its rising shipments overseas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • According to provincial data, Quebec’s exports of metal ores and non-metallic minerals dropped by nearly 25% in 2025, alongside double-digit declines in autos, chemicals, and plastics products.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of autos
Noun
  • The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Definition of sedans
Noun
  • Meanwhile, at the back of the pack, some of the drivers who started on slicks made stops to change to the intermediates.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still, integrating the chemical intermediates and finished fiber within one production system could remove a barrier to adoption if Hyosung can supply the material at the volumes, consistency and price brands require.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • Here, browse 24 dresses that strike the right balance, from party-ready minis to LBDs.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the majority of your favorite products offer travel-size versions, including sets like Drunk Elephant’s popular minis that are even available to overnight before a trip.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of minis
Noun
  • The concept of flying cars has been around almost as long as motor vehicles themselves, with American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss debuting the first flying car prototype in 1917.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And fourth, when writing and passing the Clean Air Act, Congress specifically chose to preempt state regulations on emissions from new motor vehicles.
    — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
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