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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 small car.

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  • noun a car smaller than a compact car

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Examples

  • 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

  • The new car would replace the Yaris subcompact, which is currently made in Japan.

    Honda Revs Up Outside Japan Mike Ramsey 2011

  • 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

  • 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.

    english.chosun.com : Total 2010

  • Toyota's Vitz subcompact, which is marketed overseas as the Yaris, came third in July auto sales, the association said.

    Brandon Sun Online - Top Stories 2009

  • The subcompact, which is called the Figo, will be produced in India for the Indian market as well as for export.

    CNN.com 2009

  • Toyota's Vitz subcompact, which is marketed overseas as the Yaris, came third in August auto sales, the association said.

    unknown title 2009

  • The replacement weapon for women officers and those with smaller hands is believed to be the "subcompact" version, the Glock 26.

    Top stories from Times Online 2010

  • Chevrolet unveiled its Aveo "subcompact" and Spark cars, while Ford revealed the much-anticipated update to the Fiesta.

    The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines 2010

  • The term "subcompact" has been getting smaller and smaller.

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2009

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