sedan

noun

se·​dan si-ˈdan 

plural sedans

1

or sedan chair plural sedan chairs : a portable often covered chair that is designed to carry one person and that is borne on poles by two people

2

a

: a 2- or 4-door automobile seating four or more persons and usually having a permanent top compare coupe entry 1

b

: a motorboat having one passenger compartment

Examples of sedan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stop arm is extending as Yap drives by in a white sedan, the video shows. —Carlos Suarez, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025

Unlike modern presidential limousines, which are purpose-built and never enter private ownership, this Cadillac stands out as a relic from an era when full-size sedans dominated American roads. —Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

Investigators believe Mayes was struck by a red Toyota sedan, police said in a social media post. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025

As the sedan approached the intersection of 9th Street and San Vicente Boulevard, the officers noticed the vehicle's license plate appeared to be altered. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sedan

noun

se·​dan si-ˈdan 

1

: a portable often covered chair that is designed to hold one person and to be carried on poles by two people

2

: an enclosed automobile that seats four to seven persons including the driver in a single compartment and has a permanent top

Geographical Definition

Sedan

geographical name

Se·​dan si-ˈdan 

 French  sə-ˈdäⁿ

city in northeastern France on the Meuse River near the border with Belgium population 18,577