patrol car

noun
UK: /pəˈtrəʊl kɑːr/
US: /pəˈtroʊl kɑːr/

  1. A car used by the police to watch an area and make sure people are safe.

    1. The patrol car drove slowly down Main Street.
    2. Officers in the patrol car responded to a call about a break-in nearby.

  2. A police vehicle equipped for regular duty, often used for responding to calls and patrolling specific areas to maintain order and deter crime.

    1. A patrol car arrived at the scene of the accident quickly.
    2. The increased visibility of the patrol car seemed to reduce petty crime in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

police car squad car cruiser

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patrol car" in English means: A car used by the police to watch an area and make sure people are safe., A police vehicle equipped for regular duty, often used for responding to calls and patrolling specific areas to maintain order and deter crime..

The phonetic transcription of "patrol car" is /pəˈtrəʊl kɑːr/ in British English and /pəˈtroʊl kɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patrol car": police car, squad car, cruiser.

Example usage of "patrol car": "The patrol car drove slowly down Main Street.". More examples on the page.