Definition

Noun: 1. A type of car body style: A "shooting brake" is a term, primarily used in British English, for a car body style that is essentially a two-door station wagon or estate car, typically based on a coupé or a high-performance vehicle. Historically, it referred to a vehicle used for carrying shooting parties with their equipment.

Usage

• The term is used to describe a specific, often luxurious or sporty, type of estate car.
• It is a somewhat archaic or niche term in modern automotive language, often used for marketing or by enthusiasts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a vehicle that combines the sleek lines of a coupé with the cargo space of an estate, often with a premium or performance focus.

Variants and Related Words

• Station wagon (noun): The more common and general term, especially in American English, for a car with a full-height rear door and extended roofline for cargo.
• Estate car (noun): The common British English equivalent of "station wagon."

Synonyms

• Estate car
• Station wagon
• Wagon (informal, chiefly US)

Notes on Meaning

• While "shooting brake" is another name for a station wagon, its contemporary use often carries connotations of being based on a sportier or more expensive vehicle than a typical family station wagon. The historical meaning related to hunting is largely obsolete.

Noun

1. another name for a station wagon