sports car

noun

Synonyms of sports carnext
: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

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That feature is more common in high-revving sports cars than SUVs, but is present here to help the vehicle meet future emission standards, according to Car and Driver. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 Some of the plastics in the Trax’s interior are a little low-end, but this isn’t a luxury SUV or a flashy sports car. New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 An all-day event sponsored at the property by Ferrari, the MadWest Team and Krygsman Group pairs Italian sports cars, wine and luxury real estate, Fairchild said. David Caraccio march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026 The message was accompanied by more than a half dozen photos of Patel, including ones of him standing beside an antique sports car and another with a cigar in his mouth. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports car

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sports car was in 1919

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“Sports car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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sports car

noun
: a low small usually two-passenger automobile designed for high-speed driving

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