sports-car

A red sports-car speeds along a winding coastal road.

Definition

1. 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.)