touring car
Americannoun
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an open automobile designed for five or more passengers.
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a modern two-door coupe.
Etymology
Origin of touring car
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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However, that afternoon, one of them, Gavrilo Princip, found himself right next to the archduke’s touring car after it had taken a wrong turn.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Freitas has been the World Endurance Championship’s race director and officiated GT and touring car racing.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2022
The obvious candidate is Scott Elkins, who performs the role for the FIA's all-electric Formula E championship and the DTM German touring car series.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2022
McLaughlin said his rig was not as flashy as some of the big simulators used by the stars and his is actually set for a touring car.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 4, 2020
As Mr. Sheffield got back on his horse, he said he thought he’d rather have a Hanson touring car.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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