muscle car

noun

: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving

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This version of the muscle car survived a mid-generation refresh and was built until 1970, with Ford handling the last two years of production. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024 Staring at the sheetmetal, the two-door electric muscle car looks like the Charger and Challenger had a baby. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 The 500e was part of parent company Stellantis’ presentation about it’s different brands’ electric offerings, including the new Dodge Charger Daytona electric muscle car, Ram REV truck and the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S. The LA Auto Show runs Friday through Dec. 1 at the LA Convention Center. Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 During his tenure, Dodge reestablished itself as a quintessential American muscle car brand. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for muscle car 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of muscle car was in 1966

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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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