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
  • In a separate interview, Sundwall homed in on cars and economic impact, outlining efficiency honed through the methods of private business, as well as total spending transparency.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Other common violations include washing cars at home, filling pools and power washing, which are all disallowed.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • People have been wishing for flying cars since the earliest days of flight and automobiles.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • They were designed to combat the carbon emissions of gas-guzzling automobiles, and conspicuous consumption is at odds with saving the planet.
    — Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 19 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
  • The nation has ambitious goals of ramping up existing pharmaceutical and leather industries, and even moving into autos, medical devices, and semiconductors.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • High-tech goods such as semiconductors and autos have helped fuel its rising shipments overseas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 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
  • According to the researcher, iron helps stabilize reaction intermediates during oxygen production, advancing overall cell performance.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of intermediates
Noun
  • Coach Barrel Bag Cylindrical and rooted in the archives, Coach’s Barrel Bag can house a large phone, a card holder, keys, and your makeup minis for on-the-go touch-ups.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Here, browse 24 dresses that strike the right balance, from party-ready minis to LBDs.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of minis
Noun
  • While Tesla's primary business remains manufacturing EVs, Musk has signaled that the company is shifting away from traditional motor vehicles.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 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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