stock car

noun

1
: a latticed railroad boxcar for carrying livestock
2
: a racing car having the basic chassis of a commercially produced assembly-line model

Examples of stock car in a Sentence

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Kurt Busch, 2004 Cup champion, Daytona 500 winner, and one of the most complex characters to ever strap into a stock car, joins the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 However, stock car racing could still opt for a direction away from tradition, as highlighted by the main development driver of NASCAR's electric vehicle project, David Ragan. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 The highest circuit in stock car racing continues to be increasingly competitive, bringing even more attention to details and emphasizing the importance of preparation. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025 The organization made the transition to stock cars in 2005. Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stock car

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stock car was in 1858

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“Stock car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20car. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

stock car

noun
: a racing car that is similar to regular cars

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