sports car
Americannoun
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sports cars
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sports car
First recorded in 1920–25
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At the test track at Mira, the all-British creation silently demonstrated how a lightweight sports car can go from an idea to a vehicle in less than two years, helped by regional expertise.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Football fans talk about that ’85 Bears team the way they talk about a beloved vintage sports car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The German sports car maker said ahead of an investor event Wednesday that it will offer more higher-end vehicles and aim to increase the average selling price of the models by about 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Luxury sports car maker Porsche announced Wednesday it plans to sell fewer vehicles, but at a higher price to try to regain profitability hit by competition from China.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Because I lived in a one-car family with two working parents, the odds were usually better at the Jacksons' house, where Mrs. Jackson had both a wood-paneled station wagon and a little sports car.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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