sedan
Translation
saloon, saloon car
Examples
They bought a new four-door sedan.
They bought a new four-door saloon.
The family sedan is parked in the garage.
The family saloon is parked in the garage.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) sedan a mid-size sedan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: saloon (UK), car, automobile
Etymology
From Italian 'sede' (seat), originally referring to an enclosed chair carried on poles (a sedan chair).
Memory Tips
A sedan has a 'seat' for the whole family. It's the classic family car shape.