cyclecar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, lightweight, inexpensive car manufactured in the early twentieth century, characterised by the use of basic materials and sometimes fragile engineering.

Word forms

cyclecar cyclecars

Etymology

From cycle + car, since considered to fill a market gap between the motorcycle and the car.

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