patrol car

noun

1. squad car.

patrol car

noun

1. a police car with a radio telephone used for patrolling streets and motorways See also panda car

Word History and Origins

Origin of patrol car¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“Oh s—, dude!” one of the officers is heard saying as the patrol car pulls to the far left lane of the street.

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“A group of violent protesters threw rocks, pieces of concrete, electric scooters, and fireworks at officers and patrol cars” on the 101 Freeway, the FBI said.

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The board recently voted to ask the Sheriff’s Department to more stringently regulate its use of the license plate data it collects through high-tech camera systems mounted on patrol cars and above roads.

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A sheriff’s patrol car could be seen following behind the van.

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After several failed attempts to deflate it, the officers finally managed to squash it into the back of a patrol car.

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Related Words

• squad car