squad car

noun

: a police automobile connected with headquarters by a two-way radio

called also black-and-white, cruiser, prowl car

Examples of squad car in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An investigation revealed that Hartmann had other items of evidence, including two wallets from different people, in his squad car. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 That’s why the police and fire departments in Fremont, Calif. have teamed up to operate a drone first responder (DFR) program that can provide real-time video of an incident well before a squad car or fire truck can get to the scene. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for squad car 

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squad car was in 1938

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“Squad car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad%20car. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

squad car

noun
: a police car connected by radio with headquarters
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