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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Like a sports car needs to warm its engine. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The event included three classic and sports cars for everyone to take in. — Dawn White, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Neither will be a station wagon nor a sports car, however. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 June 2026 But once the couple married and welcomed six sons, the two-door sports car no longer fit their growing family, forcing Daniel to trade it in for something more practical. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports car

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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sports car

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

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