Stockcar

Pronunciation: /stɑːk.kɑːr/

Definitions of stockcar

noun a car specially built or modified for racing on a track, typically with a high-performance engine and aerodynamic features

Example Sentences

A1 A stockcar is a type of racing car.

A2 The stockcar race was exciting to watch.

B1 Drivers in stockcar racing often compete in oval tracks.

B2 The stockcar championship is highly competitive.

C1 Stockcar drivers need to have excellent handling skills.

C2 The modifications made to the stockcar improved its performance on the track.

Examples of stockcar in a Sentence

formal The stockcar race will take place at the speedway this weekend.

informal I heard there's a stockcar event happening at the track on Saturday.

slang Let's go check out the stockcar race, it's gonna be lit!

figurative His mind was like a stockcar, racing with thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of stockcar

• plural: stockcars
• comparative: more stockcar
• superlative: most stockcar
• present tense: stockcar
• future tense: will stockcar
• perfect tense: has stockcarred
• continuous tense: is stockcarring
• singular: stockcar
• positive degree: stockcar
• infinitive: to stockcar
• gerund: stockcarring
• participle: stockcarred

Origin and Evolution of stockcar

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stockcar' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe cars used for transporting livestock, the term 'stockcar' evolved to refer to cars modified for racing on oval tracks, particularly in NASCAR events.