Word
supercar
Phoneticssu·per·car
Definition
n. a very fast and expensive car that is designed to look impressive. People usually drive these cars for fun rather than for everyday work.
n. a high-performance, high-cost vehicle designed for speed and aesthetic appeal. Often used to describe sports cars with advanced engineering and luxury features.
Examples
“He drives a supercar to work every morning.”
“The car show featured several supercars, including a rare 1970s model that sold for millions of dollars.”
“While the supercar is engineered for track performance, its aerodynamic design and lightweight materials make it surprisingly agile on city streets.”
Examples
simple
“He drives a supercar to work every morning.”
contextual
“The car show featured several supercars, including a rare 1970s model that sold for millions of dollars.”
complex
“While the supercar is engineered for track performance, its aerodynamic design and lightweight materials make it surprisingly agile on city streets.”
Real-World Examples
“Not a 911, or a seven-figure supercar like a 918 Spyder: instead, a suburb-loving, lacrosse-gear-hauling SUV.” “Inside the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition hall, a massive place by any standard, Archax towers over the pedestrian supercars and concept machines that dot the space.” Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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