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sedan

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //səˈdæn// UK //sɪdˈæn// sedan

n. a standard car with three separate sections: the engine, the passenger cabin, and the trunk. It usually has four doors and a fixed roof.

n. a passenger car with a closed body, four doors, and a separate compartment for luggage. The most common body style for family vehicles.


SIMPLE

They bought a new silver sedan.

CONTEXTUAL

The family chose a sedan for its comfortable seating and large trunk space.

COMPLEX

Despite the rising popularity of SUVs, the sedan remains a staple of urban commuting due to its superior fuel efficiency and maneuverability.

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