sports car
Americannoun
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sports cars
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sports car
First recorded in 1920–25
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Philanthropist Herbert Wertheim paid a record price at auction for a Ferrari Luce sports car in the name of charity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The pair were at the Adria circuit in north-east Italy, Marco with his Lamborghini sports car team, Kimi competing in a karting race.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Given their embrace of Piker, it’s no surprise the Pod Bros were also among the most ardent backers of Platner, defending him like an expensive red sports car.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Like a sports car or a fine wine, they say, the value of shoes can increase as they get older.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Oh, sure! Nicer than that weenie sports car El Patron gave I” you!
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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