hardtop
noun
hard·top
ˈhärd-ˌtäp 
: an automobile or a motorboat having a permanent rigid top
also
: such an automobile styled to resemble a convertible
Examples of hardtop in a Sentence
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The 500e’s turning radius is a mere 31.5 feet, nearly 4 feet less than the Mini hardtop.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
As standard, the boat features a central helm with two seats, a forward storage compartment, a large aft bathing platform with a sun pad, and a hardtop for protection from the elements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
The wider console now has space for a pair of 22-inch Garmin screens, while the new extended hardtop features sun shades and even a rain shower.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
While the retractable hardtop is the most obvious new feature for the 2025 Artura, a long list of upgrades to the engine, transmission, and suspension will also debut on the 2025 McLaren Spider — and coupe.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Most obviously, the folding hardtop roof, which disappears beneath the rear deck in 11 seconds, even when the car is traveling at speeds up to 31 mph.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024
The convertible hardtop, received as a Christmas gift by the media personality, has been restored to mint condition and is powered by a V8 engine, according to the Barrett-Jackson auction company.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
With the press of a button, the auto-retract hardtop tower provides an easily adjustable tow point and comfortable ride through chop, rain, or wind.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 20 Feb. 2024
Alfresco dining is on the bridge deck under a protective hardtop and on the unusual forecastle deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
As standard, the boat features a central helm with two seats, a forward storage compartment, a large aft bathing platform with a sun pad, and a hardtop for protection from the elements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
The wider console now has space for a pair of 22-inch Garmin screens, while the new extended hardtop features sun shades and even a rain shower.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
While the retractable hardtop is the most obvious new feature for the 2025 Artura, a long list of upgrades to the engine, transmission, and suspension will also debut on the 2025 McLaren Spider — and coupe.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Most obviously, the folding hardtop roof, which disappears beneath the rear deck in 11 seconds, even when the car is traveling at speeds up to 31 mph.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024
The convertible hardtop, received as a Christmas gift by the media personality, has been restored to mint condition and is powered by a V8 engine, according to the Barrett-Jackson auction company.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
With the press of a button, the auto-retract hardtop tower provides an easily adjustable tow point and comfortable ride through chop, rain, or wind.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 20 Feb. 2024
Alfresco dining is on the bridge deck under a protective hardtop and on the unusual forecastle deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
1931, in the meaning defined above
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hardtop
noun
hard·top
-ˈtäp
: an automobile having a permanent or removable rigid top
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