Sedan: meaning, definitions and examples
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sedan
[ sษชหdรฆn ]
type of car
A sedan is a passenger car in a three-box configuration with separate compartments for engine, passenger, and cargo. Sedans typically have four doors and seating for four or more passengers.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| sedan |
Commonly used in the United States to refer to a passenger car with a separate trunk.
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| saloon |
Predominantly used in British English to refer to a car with a separate compartment for luggage, similar to 'sedan' in American English.
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| limousine |
Typically refers to a luxury vehicle, often driven by a chauffeur and longer than a standard car.
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| car |
General term used to refer to any motor vehicle with four wheels, primarily for passenger transportation.
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Examples of usage
- The sedan was popular among families due to its spacious interior.
- She drives a sedan to work every day.
- The sedan's trunk had plenty of room for luggage.
- I prefer a sedan over an SUV for city driving.
Translations
Translations of the word "sedan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sedรฃ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคกเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Limousine
๐ฎ๐ฉ sedan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะดะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ sedan
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใใณ
๐ซ๐ท berline
๐ช๐ธ sedรกn
๐น๐ท sedan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ sedan
๐ธ๐ฐ sedan
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฟ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ limuzina
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณlksbรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะดะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sedan
๐ฒ๐ฝ sedรกn
Etymology
The term 'sedan' originated in the 17th century in France, referring to a chair with a closed carriage. Over time, it evolved to describe a closed automobile with separate compartments. Sedans have been popular since the early 20th century, offering comfort and practicality for everyday use.