Definition

A very small vehicle designed for personal transportation, typically with limited seating and space.

Example

She drove her microcar to work every day because it was easy to park.

Conversation

Have you seen that new microcar everyone is talking about?

Yeah, it looks so tiny and cute!

I can't believe how small it is; it must be great for city driving.

Definitely! I would love to park it anywhere without a problem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microcar → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "car" (from Latin "carrus", meaning a wheeled vehicle). The word "microcar" refers to a small wheeled vehicle, typically designed for efficiency and compactness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') when you picture a 'car' — a microcar is simply a small car.

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