command car

noun

, Military.

1. a vehicle for use by a commander and staff.

Word History and Origins

Origin of command car¹

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

The chief returns to his command car, gets on the radio and gives the all clear.

From Salon

“We’ll never know if he was injured by a rebel bullet or by simply falling from his command car,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss delicate security issues.

From New York Times

The two masks are now kept in the fire department’s command car 31, which Davis said responds to all structure fires in the city of Madison.

From Washington Times

No less a man than General George Patton preferred the Dodge WC Command Car for his campaigns in Africa, Sicily and the push from Normandy into Germany.

From Forbes

All he had to do was drive some cowboy general around all day in a command car.

From Literature