subcompact

[ suhb-kom-pakt ]
/ sʌbˈkɒm pækt /
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noun

an automobile that is smaller than a compact.
Also called subcompact car.

Origin of subcompact

First recorded in 1965–70; sub- + compact1

Words nearby subcompact

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Words related to subcompact

transportation, auto, van, truck, bus, convertible, taxi, limousine, wagon, ride, machine, pickup, motor, automobile, jeep, compact, lemon, wreck, buggy, crate