police car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police car
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The 15-time major winner, 50, can be seen co-operating with authorities and then hiccuping while he is being driven away in the back of the police car.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Thursday inside an empty police car parked in front of the Azusa Police Department station, according to a news release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
An AFP correspondent saw a police car deployed at the entrance of the hotel, which is blocked to pedestrians and vehicles.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
The only visible law enforcement presence is a police car rammed across the driveway, signaling the limits of encroachment, like an invisible wall in a video game.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
I almost jumped into a trash can when a police car with his sirens on zipped past me.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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