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subcompact
[ suhb-kom-pakt ]
/ sʌbˈkɒm pækt /
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noun
an automobile that is smaller than a compact.
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How to use subcompact in a sentence
At least that’s how Kia designers describe the look of this funky subcompact crossover.
It went on to win frequent awards for best quality and reliability in the subcompact category.
Yet this subcompact has been a tough competitor ever since it was introduced 10 years ago.