minicar

noun

mini·​car ˈmi-nē-ˌkär How to pronounce minicar (audio)
Synonyms of minicarnext
: a very small automobile
especially : subcompact

Examples of minicar in a Sentence

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But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list. — Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The minicars aren’t complete tiny re-creations. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Since most minicar trips are relatively short, models may require only modest-sized batteries with around 50 miles of range. — Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024 No minivans, minicars, or small pickups received a 2026 Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minicar

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minicar was in 1948

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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minicar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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