Comcar

English

Alternative forms
  • ComCar, COMCAR

Etymology

Collapsing of Commonwealth Car Service, the service's original name. Formally a blend of Commonwealth +‎ car.

Noun

Comcar (plural Comcars)

  1. (Australia) One of a fleet of cars, with drivers, maintained by the Australian Government for the transport of politicians and senior officials.
    • 2009, Annabel Crabb, “Stop at Nothing: The Life and Adventures of Malcolm Turnbull”, in Quarterly Essay, number 34, page 15:
      It's an excellent story. Turnbull is telling it in a Comcar, which is driving us from Launceston (where he addressed a Jobs Forum) to Hobart (where he is due to address a dinner).
    • 2013, Marian Sawer, Gianni Zappalà, “Introduction: Representation in Australian Politics”, in Speaking For The People:
      The role played by political families in the party, and the inheriting of front-bench seats, has led to gibes that the best way to get ahead in the party is to 'get born in the back of a Comcar'.

Usage notes

Formally, COMCAR (as it is properly written) refers to the service that provides these cars and drivers.

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