sports car

Or sport car

noun

1. a small, high-powered automobile with long, low lines, usually seating two persons.

sports car

noun

1. a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons

Word History and Origins

Origin of sports car¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Seventy years ago today, actor James Dean was killed while driving his sports car on a remote highway in Central California.

From Los Angeles Times

Caught between electrification and its iconic petrol-powered sports cars, the German firm said it will slow its push for EVs as demand weakens.

From BBC

Lotus said the factory would remain the home of its sports car and engineering consulting operations.

From BBC

Phypers has asked to keep their assets and debts as separate property, including his power tools, motorcycle and sports car, legal documents show.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course a souped-up smart sports car will blare the theme music from “Knight Rider.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convertible 
• two-seater