town car

The term "town car" has evolved from a specific historical body style to a more general concept of luxury urban transportation.

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Definition

C1Automotive

(historical)An early 20th-century vehicle with an open driver's seat and an enclosed passenger compartment.

B2Automotive

(nonstandard)A small car with moderate performance and good fuel economy, designed for city use.

Example

  • She prefers a town car for her daily commute because it's economical and easy to park.

B2Automotive

(general)A luxury sedan or chauffeured vehicle, often used for comfortable urban transportation.

Example

  • They hired a town car for the evening to attend the gala in style.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "town car":

black carprivate carcompany caryellow cab