sports car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sports car
First recorded in 1920–25
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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
Ferrari shares slid, while the company prepares for the premiere of its first fully-electric sports car.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
“It’s like a sports car that you can crash if you’re not careful,” Lichtenberg said of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Now his lavish home included landscaped gardens, an expensive Jaguar sports car in the driveway, and a maid.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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