roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
plural roadsters
1
a
: an automobile with an open body that seats two and has a folding, retractable, or removable top and often a luggage compartment or rumble seat in the rear compare convertible entry 2
b
: a light carriage : buggy
2
a
: a horse suitable for riding or driving on roads
b
: a utility saddle horse of the hackney type

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The roadster was designed and built by Pininfarina. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 Many of us are familiar with the cute English MG Drophead Coupes (roadsters) with their four-cylinder engines and stick shifts. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025 With the pedal to the floor, all four tires spin and bite, launching this vehicle into a traffic with aplomb usually reserved for a fast roadster or motorcycle. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 The roadster was designed specifically for export to North America by Scaglietti. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roadster

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadster was circa 1760

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“Roadster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadster. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

roadster

noun
road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two

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