stock car

noun

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

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The question is how quickly Magnussen will be able to get up to speed in a stock car. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 June 2026 At first glance the pairing of stock cars, a military base and a video game best known for digital combat might seem an odd choice. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 One of the hallmarks of his time in F1 was his aggression, and in a stock car, that's going to be a valuable asset. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 The roots of American stock car racing can be traced back to the moonshine business that once thrived in the hills of the Carolinas and Georgia. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stock car

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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stock car

noun
: a racing car that is similar to regular cars

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