sedan
UK: sɪˈdæn | US: sɪˈdæn
n. a closed automobile with four doors and a separate trunk
n. (historical) a covered chair carried by porters, used for transportation in the 17th–18th centuries
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The word "sedan" originates from the early 17th century, likely derived from the Italian "sede" (meaning "seat") or the Latin "sedere" (to sit). It initially referred to a portable enclosed chair carried by bearers. The term later evolved to describe a type of enclosed automobile in the early 20th century, retaining the core idea of a seated, enclosed passenger space.
He drove a sleek black sedan to the business meeting.
The sedan's spacious interior comfortably seats five passengers.
In the 18th century, nobles often traveled in sedan chairs.
She prefers sedans over SUVs for their better fuel efficiency.
The police officer pulled over a speeding sedan on the highway.