muscle car

noun

-ˌkär How to pronounce muscle car (audio)
Synonyms of muscle carnext
: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving

Examples of muscle car in a Sentence

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The burnout textures and sharp seams are a nod to the body lines of Dodge SRT muscle cars. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The Interceptor is the closest thing the British have to a proper muscle car. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026 There are also plans to include different types of rides, including motorcycles and muscle cars. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 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

Rhymes for muscle car

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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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