convertible

1 of 2

adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
1
: capable of being converted
a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
2
: having a top that may be lowered or removed
convertible coupe
convertibility noun
convertibleness noun
convertibly adverb

convertible

2 of 2

noun

plural convertibles
: something convertible
especially : a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a

Examples of convertible in a Sentence

Adjective The bonds are convertible into stock.
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Adjective
For Lexus, in attempts to keep up with BMW’s 8-series and the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the LC is just that – another hat in the two-door, upscale, four-seater, convertible ring. Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025 On Wednesday, the German tuner unveiled a four-door convertible version of Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagen with rear-hinged doors and an 820 horsepower V-8 engine—and that almost seems tasteful compared to other Mansory creations as of late. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Noun
In addition to being a race car driver, the vehicle’s new owner also ran a Porsche shop outside of Cologne and decided to set convert it into a convertible. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 Photos by Sinna Nasseri By Sunday morning on the Sunset Strip, there was no escaping the wail of West Hollywood: the rumble of Harley Davidsons; the shudder of police helicopters; the blast of bass-heavy hip-hop from the guts of a Porsche convertible. Edmund Vallance, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convertible

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convertible was in the 14th century

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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

convertible

1 of 2 adjective
con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use
a sofa convertible into a bed
convertibility noun

convertible

2 of 2 noun
1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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