Meaning of the word "patrol car" in English

What does "patrol car" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

patrol car

US /pəˈtroʊl kɑr/
UK /pəˈtrəʊl kɑː/

Noun

a police car

Example:
The siren of a patrol car wailed in the distance.
Two officers were dispatched in a patrol car to the scene.