police car

noun

1. squad car.

Word History and Origins

Origin of police car¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Civility like taking your shoes off before climbing on a police car, right?

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Ley, 35, fired several bolts at the officers as they positioned themselves around a police car in the street.

From BBC

It continued to drive on at the police car, colliding with it head on.

From BBC

Around 1,500 people blocked a highway crossing the city, while a police car was set on fire, the Netherlands news agency ANP reported, citing police figures.

From BBC

Police said the suspect stopped the car in the middle of the El Toro Road, just south of Avenida De La Carlota, got out of the vehicle and started firing at approaching police cars.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• patrol car 
• squad car