sports car

noun

Definition of sports car

: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

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Tony then sold his infamous red sports car to Bryce in an effort to pay for good lawyers to help his parents. Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "The Timeline You Need To Understand 13 Reasons Why Season 3," 24 Aug. 2019 The rear-wheel-drive, two-seat sports cars have either a 2.0-liter or 2.5-liter turbocharged and direct-injection flat four-cylinder engine. San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 Boxster 718: preserving Porsche purity," 18 Aug. 2019 There’s no dispute that Immesberger, while driving north on Federal Highway in Martin County, lost control of his sports car, crashed and died. Marc Freeman, sun-sentinel.com, "Tiger Woods’ girlfriend and restaurant slam claims in wrongful-death lawsuit," 9 July 2019 Lexus is looking to use films as a way to launch new emotionally engaging campaigns around the release of its new sports cars and luxury sedans and SUVs. Dale Rutledge, Fortune, "With ‘MIB: International,’ Lexus Is Cast as a Blockbuster Car for a Second Straight Summer," 14 June 2019 Keyshia Ka’oir found her time to shine too, posing in a body-hugging aqua bodysuit that matched the color of her sky blue sports car. Vogue, "The Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Naomi Campbell, Madonna, and More," 18 May 2019 The popular Brazilian has been chasing Rick Mears, A.J. Foyt and Al Unser Sr. in the record books and even though Penske moved him to sports cars this year, Castroneves was given a seat for Indy. Jenna Fryer, Houston Chronicle, "Will Power wins Indy 500, No. 17 for car owner Roger Penske," 27 May 2018 Vintage Electric, an e-bike company out of California, wants to change that with the Roadster, a handsome e-bike styled like an old-school sport car. Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Classy e-bike is designed like a luxe vintage car," 14 Aug. 2019 Beware: These policies exclude certain vehicle types like sports cars or luxury sedans, as well as certain countries, such as Italy and New Zealand. Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Credit Cards That Offer Travel Insurance When Your Trip Doesn't Go As Planned," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of sports car

1919, in the meaning defined above

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sports car

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sports car

: a low, small car that seats two people and that is made for fast driving