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minicar

American  
[min-ee-kahr] / ˈmɪn iˌkɑr /

noun

  1. a very small car, especially a subcompact.

Etymology

Origin of minicar

1945–50, in sense “miniature car”; mini- + car 1

Example Sentences

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Mirafiori’s 3,500 workers are hoping the arrival of an electric version of the Fiat500 minicar and a hybrid Levante next year will revive profits.

From Reuters • May 26, 2019

Chrysler, which is controlled by the Italian automaker Fiat, recently acknowledged that it would sell an electric version of the Fiat 500 minicar specifically to comply with California requirements.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2013

Daimler AG of Germany not only bought Tesla batteries for an electric version of its Smart minicar and for its big Freightliner trucks.

From Forbes • May 11, 2013

Others, such as the electric-powered bicycle displayed by minicar maker Smart display, are for sale.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2013

So he put the electric minicar inside a horse trailer and dragged it behind his gasoline-powered Citroën for three-quarters of the trip, switching back to the minicar when he neared the television cameras.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2011

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