Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An automobile smaller than a compact.
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- noun Something that is smaller than the
compact size version of it, especially a very smallcar .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a car smaller than a compact car
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Examples
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He added that Fiat was slow to build a dealer network to sell the subcompact, which is seen as a competitor to the Mini.
Fiat Marketer for North America Departs Jeff Bennett 2011
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The new car would replace the Yaris subcompact, which is currently made in Japan.
Honda Revs Up Outside Japan Mike Ramsey 2011
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North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Booth said he plans to buy a Ford Fiesta subcompact, which is set to go on sale this summer, as soon as possible.
Freep.com - RSS 2010
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The US$500 million facility will begin commercial production in January 2011 with the Solaris subcompact, which is suited for Russia's cold weather and the driving habits of its motorists.
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Toyota's Vitz subcompact, which is marketed overseas as the Yaris, came third in July auto sales, the association said.
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The subcompact, which is called the Figo, will be produced in India for the Indian market as well as for export.
CNN.com 2009
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Toyota's Vitz subcompact, which is marketed overseas as the Yaris, came third in August auto sales, the association said.
unknown title 2009
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The replacement weapon for women officers and those with smaller hands is believed to be the "subcompact" version, the Glock 26.
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Chevrolet unveiled its Aveo "subcompact" and Spark cars, while Ford revealed the much-anticipated update to the Fiesta.
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The term "subcompact" has been getting smaller and smaller.
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