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US/səˈdæn/
UK/sɪˈdæn/
a car with a closed body, four doors and a separate space at the back for bags
In context
The rental company gave us a white sedan instead of the SUV we booked.
A midsize sedan is usually enough for a family of four and their luggage.
The company replaced its old delivery vans with a fleet of electric sedans.
Words that go with sedan
verb + noun
- rent a sedanWe decided to rent a sedan for the road trip.
adjective + noun
- compact sedanA compact sedan is easier to park downtown.
- luxury sedanThe executive arrived in a black luxury sedan.
- family sedanThey traded their old family sedan for a hybrid.
- electric sedanAn electric sedan costs less to run than a gas one.
noun + noun
- sedan or SUVWould you prefer a sedan or an SUV?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I rented a saloon in New York.Correct: I rented a sedan in New York.