stock car

American  

noun

1. a standard model of automobile changed in various ways for racing purposes.

2. Also called cattle car.  Railroads. a boxcar for carrying livestock.

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stock car British  

noun

1. 1. a car, usually a production saloon, strengthened and modified for a form of racing in which the cars often collide

   2. ( as modifier )

      stock-car racing

2. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): cattle truck.  a railway wagon designed for carrying livestock

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Other Word Forms

• stock-car adjective

Etymology

Origin of stock car

1855–60, stock car for def. 2

Example Sentences

The outcome of the trial could have a massive impact on stock car racing and the sport’s premier league.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Yet make no mistake: the 61-year-old Jordan is fully committed these days to stock car racing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

In a stock car, you can usually save it if you have a moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Truex had just turned 20 years old when he won a regional stock car series race at the track.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2023

As I approach the ring stock car, I see people sitting on the open doorway and milling around outside.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen