armored car

American  

noun

1. an armorplated truck with strong locks and doors, and usually portholes for guards to shoot through, for transporting money and valuables, as to and from banks.

2. a military combat and reconnaissance vehicle with wheels, light armor, and usually machine guns.

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Etymology

Origin of armored car

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The armored car service he uses recently cut off his penny deliveries, so Andrzejewski is stockpiling them, asking employees to pick up rolls when any of them head to the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police Chief Daryl Gates sent armored cars to raid so-called crack houses and conduct massive weekend sweeps.

From Los Angeles Times

The president had opted against traveling to the Capitol in his armored car, and Larry Buendorf, a 37-year-old Secret Service agent, was part of the security detail accompanying him on foot.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilders now travels in an armored car, surrounded by security personnel.

From Seattle Times

The World Central Kitchen team traveled in two armored cars and a third unarmored vehicle.

From Seattle Times