convertible

1 of 2

adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl 

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

kən-ˌvər-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

convertibleness

kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

convertibly

kən-ˈvər-tə-blē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This also includes the Volante, or convertible versions, such as this one, which is the fastest and most powerful mainline Aston Martin convertible ever made. —Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025

The larger format and convertible design usually focus less on portability and more on creating different ways to interact with the system, such as digital illustration for hobbyists or professionals, and handwritten note-taking. —Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025

Noun

Details like the badging and trim are in gloss on the coupé version and matte on the convertible to contrast with the body coating. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Lisa Vanderpump wore a cape made of feather boas and a giant hat while driving through the 2019 Pride event in the back of a convertible. —Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for convertible

• incontrovertible
• inconvertible
• invertible

Kids Definition

convertible

1 of 2 adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl 

: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use

a sofa convertible into a bed

convertibility

-ˌvərt-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

convertible

2 of 2 noun

1

: something convertible

2

: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed