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Supercar

Supercar

8.1
A 1960s British children's TV show about a futuristic rescue vehicle and its adventures
  • proper noun
: Supercar
  • The futuristic design of Supercar captivated many young viewers during its original airing in the 1960s.

Examples

  • In the show, the characters often relied on Supercar to complete their daring rescue missions.

  • And Supercar will be bringing us some fresh batteries, shortly.

    Zaat (1971)

  • I'll take off in Supercar and home in on their radio.

    Zaat (1971)

  • We could fly Supercar out on the remote control but what then?

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

  • - Well, you see Jimmy, Supercar was never designed to fly without power on.

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

  • Set me down, take Supercar off again controlling her from here.

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

  • Then, if they are lost, we can trace them with Supercar.

    Zaat (1971)

  • I tell you that within 15 minutes Mr. Mercury will arrive with Supercar, our Supercar.

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

  • - Gee Mike, does this mean we're going to have to give him Supercar to save Dr. Beaker?

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

  • Master Spy's sure to be watching Supercar coming in to land and he'll think Mike's in it.

    Monster a Go-Go! (1965)

Surface Forms

Supercar main

Morphology

Supercar = super + car (transparent) = super + car

Formed directly from the clear components 'super' + 'car', meaning 'a car with superior or extraordinary qualities', which is evident to learners who know both base words.

Etymology

Supercar is made of super and car, with super meaning 'above' or 'very great' and car meaning a vehicle, so the title shows the show had an extraordinary, high-tech rescue vehicle.