new-car smell

Definitions

1. A characteristic odor caused by the combination of chemicals and materials in a new automobile, including outgassing.
   informal, uncountable
2. A perception of freshness or novelty.
   figuratively, uncountable

Examples

“Does that mean⟳ you shouldn't buy⟳ a new car? Not at all — although if you're not hung up on new car smell⟳ and the virginal feel⟳ of a pristine motor car, you might find⟳ a used car is a better bargain.”

“Did you know⟳ new car smell⟳ can kill⟳ you? New cars are filled with new car toxic fumes.”

“Who would want⟳ new car smell⟳ when you can have⟳ Maggie's gardenias?”

“"I think⟳ the American people, you know⟳, they're going to want⟳ – you know⟳, that new car smell⟳. You know⟳, their own⟳ – they want⟳ to drive⟳ something off the lot that doesn't have⟳ as much mileage as me," he said.”

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