panda car

noun

, British.

1. a small patrol car used by the police.

panda car

noun

1. a police patrol car, esp a blue and white one

Word History and Origins

Origin of panda car¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from its panda-like coloration

Word History and Origins

Origin of panda car¹

C20: so called because it was originally white with black or blue markings, supposedly resembling the markings of the giant panda

Related Words

• patrol car
• squad car