Sedan Meaning in English
word
/səˈdæn/
suh-DAN
/sɪdˈæn/
si-DAN
Definition
A sedan is a type of car that usually has four doors, a separate trunk (boot), and seats for four or more people.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in American and international English; British English often uses 'saloon' or 'berlina'. Typically refers to standard family cars, not hatchbacks or SUVs. Common collocations: 'drive a sedan', 'sedan model', 'compact/full-size sedan'.
Spanish: sedánPortuguese (BR): sedãPortuguese (PT): berlina - sedanChinese (Simplified): 轿车Chinese (Traditional): 轎車Hindi: सेडानArabic: سيارة سيدانBengali: সেডানRussian: седанJapanese: セダンVietnamese: xe sedanKorean: 세단Turkish: sedanUrdu: سیڈانIndonesian: sedan
Example Sentences
We bought a new sedan last week.
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My father drives a black sedan.
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The sedan has enough space for our family.
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If you want a comfortable ride, go for a sedan instead of an SUV.
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The new model looks sleek for a sedan, don't you think?
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He traded his truck for a used sedan to save on gas.
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