squad car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of squad car
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Vescovi went to his squad car and returned minutes later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
A third squad car appeared outside the trailer.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
I saw a Nassau County Police Department squad car and talked to the officer inside.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025
I can get close to it but there is a squad car parked right by it.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
Crisply he snapped his fingers at Officer David Delinko, who was unlocking his squad car.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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