subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
Example Sentences
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Roughly 90% of the Chevrolet and Buick subcompact sport-utility vehicles made in South Korea get exported to the U.S., analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
I wasn’t in the market for a subcompact sedan—buildwise, I’m more of a roomy-seat full-size.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Because of its standard all-wheel drive, the Crosstrek’s pricing is on the higher end of the subcompact SUV scale.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
The interior in the HR-V is similarly chic and upscale for a subcompact crossover.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
Ms. Bartell was driving north on Indiana Street when her Chevrolet Spark, a subcompact, became the last vehicle struck during the spree, the authorities said.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
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