minicar
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- noun
- /ˈmɪnɪˌkɑr/
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minicoche
- The new electric minicar is perfect for navigating busy city streets.
Examples
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The Aero package delivers as much as 40 miles a gallon on the highway—the sort of numbers a minicar like the Fiat 500 might have struggled to achieve only a few years back.
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They have much more mass than a fuel-efficient minicar, so I am safer.
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Then again, the naysayers who have been predicting doom and gloom, a forced transition to battery-powered minicars, might want to look at some of the other products in the rapidly changing Chrysler lineup.
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Today, the turbocharger has become the biggest thing in green car technology since the hybrid drivetrain, with everything from minicars to luxury sedans switching to smaller, turbocharged engines in the pursuit of higher gas mileage.
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Many people prefer a minicar for its low fuel consumption and ease of parking.
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With its compact size, the minicar can easily fit into tight parking spaces.
Synonyms
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A small car for city driving that uses little fuel
A very small car made for city driving and easy parking
A very small car that is easy to park and uses little fuel
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Etymology
The word minicar combines mini- meaning 'small', as in miniskirt, and car, so it literally means a 'small car' made for tight city streets and easy parking.