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
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
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
The romp abruptly ended at the Boise airport when Love and Chan were removed from a white sports car by federal agents, according to a video obtained by TMZ.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
A black sports car pulled up like nothing I’d ever seen in real life, rap music pumping out of it.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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