: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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Fun Spot landed there with go-karts and more in 1997. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 The event was originally planned to be held outside with bouncy houses spanning an entire street, a petting zoo, and a go-kart arena. Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 The business touts entertainment options like laser tag, bowling, arcades, go-karts, bumper cars and mini golf at its locations. Nathan Pilling march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Powered by an 80cc gasoline engine similar to those found in rental go-karts, the Pit Bull produces around 4 horsepower. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-kart

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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“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

go-kart

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

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