: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

Examples of go-kart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It's previously been tested in small planes and go-karts – but this will give the company a chance to see how durable and reliable its system is on a much larger scale in real-world conditions. New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024 Grab a drink at Ugly Bunny Winery, with live music from 6-9pm Friday and Saturday, or take the kids to drive go-karts and play mini golf at Mohican Adventures. Axios Local, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024 After bowling, walk next door to Fun Depot for the arcade, go-karts and laser tag. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2024 That cart is towed behind an electric go-kart, which is steered along a running track by a human driver. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for go-kart 

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-kart was in 1957

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Cite this Entry

“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

go-kart

noun
ˈgō-ˌkärt
: a small motorized vehicle used for racing

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