subcompact

noun

Definition of subcompactnext
as in car

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Recent Examples of subcompact But that level of popularity won't save the subcompact electric vehicle. — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 20 July 2026 The Venue is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year. — ABC News, 27 May 2026 Adjusting fees by vehicle weight also seems crucial because a large SUV wears down roads faster than a subcompact. — Justin Fox, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026 Main rivals for the Envista include popular subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and the classy Mazda CX-30. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for subcompact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
  1. car
  2. coupe
  3. automobile
  4. compact
  5. mini
  6. auto
  7. sedan
  8. limousine
Noun
  • One issue, Denker said, is the 220-plus manhole covers on the race circuit that had to be welded to ensure the race cars don't suck them off the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Shimmy first made a name for himself with the gritty 2020 EP Zombie Land, which introduced him as a street-centric rapper whose music made more sense rattling from the trunk of a car than playing in a nightclub.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • While its sleek coupé design is attractive, taller drivers may find headroom limited, and child seat installation can be challenging.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Introduced in 1966, the mid-engined V12 coupe wrote the rulebook for exotic performance cars with its groundbreaking layout, dramatic styling, and performance that exceeded 180 mph (290 km/h).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupe
Noun
  • The United States already has tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The city of Elk Grove had absolved itself and the street design, and California had collectively accepted the inherent danger of automobiles.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • Similarly, our Loop vibrating ring comes in a reflective metal compact.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Priced at $45, the compact includes a complimentary refill cartridge.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of compact
Noun
  • As the one-time mini-mogul stews in the clink, an appeal is fast-tracking its way through the courts.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Jadon’s football career is following in the footsteps of his older brother Bryce, who played defensive back at Florida International and earned an invitation to Jacksonville Jaguars mini-camp in 2018.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mini
Noun
  • Cars were initially designed without safety belts and today auto safety is a huge market.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But since the war in Iran began at the end of February, borrowing money has become more expensive, meaning fewer families can afford mortgages or auto loans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of auto
Noun
  • The mayor ran to his locked sedan that belongs to the police department and pulled out a 9mm semiautomatic Beretta from its holster.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The sedan’s driver — a 32-year-old woman — declined medical attention on the scene.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • Trump told Eichler that his limousine would pick him up at one-thirty.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of limousine

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