sports-car
Definition
- Noun:
- A low, fast car, typically with an open top and designed for high performance and spirited driving. "Sports car" refers to a vehicle built for speed, agility, and driver enjoyment rather than for practicality or passenger comfort.
Usage Examples
- (A fast, low car for performance driving.)
- (A high-performance vehicle with quick acceleration.)
Advanced Usage
"a sports car in a family sedan": a metaphor for something designed for speed or excitement within a more practical context.
- The new engine makes this minivan feel like a sports car in a family sedan. (It combines practicality with high performance.)
"to drive a sports car": often used figuratively to mean living a fast-paced or thrilling lifestyle.
- After retirement, he decided to sell his sports car and settle down. (He gave up a flashy, fast lifestyle for a quieter one.)
Variants and Related Words
Sports car (adj): relating to or characteristic of a sports car.
- The sports car design includes aerodynamic curves and a low profile. (Features typical of such vehicles.)
Sports-car-like (adj): resembling a sports car in performance or appearance.
- The new SUV offers sports-car-like handling. (It handles almost as well as a sports car.)
Synonyms
- Roadster: an open-top two-seat sports car.
- Convertible: a car with a folding roof, often including sports cars.
- Supercar: a high-performance sports car, typically with extreme speed and luxury.
Related Idioms
"to have a sports car in the garage": to possess something impressive or exciting, often used metaphorically.
- He may seem ordinary, but he has a sports car in the garage. (He has a hidden, exciting aspect to his life.)
"to be a sports car enthusiast": to be a person who loves fast, performance-oriented cars.
- She is a sports car enthusiast and attends races regularly. (She is passionate about high-performance vehicles.)