sports car
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sports car
First recorded in 1920–25
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GM’s only hybrid on sale in the U.S. is a six-figure Corvette sports car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
“It doesn’t look like what you would imagine a sports car to be,” said Elkann.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Since you wouldn’t have to worry about running out of money in old age, you might travel the world, buy a sports car, or gift an early bequest to heirs.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
A console features a Daruma doll, a miniature vintage sports car and a tiny replica of Perry holding her child, Rhodes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
“That’s your old motorcycle noise. You’ve got to make a sports car noise to make a sports car move.”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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