sports car

(redirected from Sporty cars)
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.

sports car

n.
A high-performance automobile, especially an aerodynamically shaped two-occupant vehicle having a low center of gravity, a powerful engine, and steering and suspension designed for precise control at high speeds.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

sports car

n
(Automotive Engineering) a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

sports′ car`


n.
a small, high-powered automobile with long, low lines, usu. seating two persons.
[1920–25]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sports car - a small low car with a high-powered enginesports car - a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
سيّارَه رياضِيَّه
sportovní vůz
sportsvogn
sportbíll
športové auto
spor araba

sports car

nautomobile f sportiva
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

sport

(spoːt) noun
1. games or competitions involving physical activity. She's very keen on sport of all kinds.
2. a particular game or amusement of this kind. Hunting, shooting and fishing are not sports I enjoy.
3. a good-natured and obliging person. He's a good sport to agree to do that for us!
4. fun; amusement. I only did it for sport.
verb
to wear, especially in public. He was sporting a pink tie.
ˈsporting adjective
1. of, or concerned with, sports. the sporting world.
2. (negative unsporting) showing fairness and kindness or generosity, especially if unexpected. a sporting gesture.
sports adjective
(American also sport) designed, or suitable, for sport. a sports centre; sports equipment.
sports car
a small, fast car with only two seats.
sports jacket
a type of jacket for men, designed for casual wear.
ˈsportsman (ˈspoːts-) feminine ˈsportswoman noun
1. a person who takes part in sports. He is a very keen sportsman.
2. a person who shows a spirit of fairness and generosity in sport. He's a real sportsman who doesn't seem to care if he wins or loses.
ˈsportswear noun
clothing designed for playing sports in.
a sporting chance
a reasonably good chance.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
References in periodicals archive ?
Following the values that created the identity of the Honda Civic, Honda Atlas officially introduces the 2019 Honda Civic with changes in exterior and interior design, bringing out a new look that emphasizes on the youthful, dynamic personality and strong breakthrough in each detail, to meet the demand of more customers who love sporty cars.
CAR key burglars have struck twice in Sutton Coldfield stealing sporty cars from driveways.
NBK Automobiles also presented a range of cars that will appeal to all styles and choices, including SUVs, sporty cars and luxury sedan cars.
NBK Automobiles' luxurious pavilion will welcome visitors and car enthusiasts to have closer look at various models of SUVs, sporty cars, coupes, and the famous luxury sedan cars.
Nissan has given the 1.6 DIG-T models a little bit of tinsel to set them apart from the less sporty cars in the Pulsar range.
The team had been flown all the way to Australia for a spot of racing various to die-for sporty cars.
Hopefully with its new engineering guru in charge, Hyundai will be able to produce even more sporty cars in the future.
Miss Davis was also a pianist and loved to drive fast in sporty cars.
COLLEAGUES from Aston Martin swapped their sporty cars for two wheels and a saddle as they raised cash for the Myton Hospices.
Instead, it is looking to get a break through sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and sporty cars. But not without a reason since the SUV segment has been one of the fastest growing last year.
But you only have to drive it for a few minutes and if you love sporty cars you put economy on the back burner and just let it rip, drinking in the addictive beat of this mini petrol turbo.
Despite the steep sales decline in the past quarter, carmakers are getting ready to launch a number of sporty cars in India during the festive season.