die-cast car
nounUK /ˈdaɪkɑːst kɑː/
US /ˈdaɪkæst kɑːr/
A die-cast car is a small toy car made by pouring melted metal into a mold.
My little brother got a shiny red die-cast car for his birthday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small-scale metal replica of a real vehicle made for collectors.
He keeps his die-cast cars in a glass display case.
3. A toy vehicle made by the die-casting process rather than plastic molding.
Die-cast cars feel heavier and more solid than plastic toys.
4. A promotional or souvenir model of a specific car brand.
The dealership gave away die-cast cars at the auto show.