: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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On top of the Bentayga X Concept sits an all-electric go-kart to show the concept’s ability to move cargo. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026 In 2018, it was purchased by South Florida developer Michael Dezer, who created Dezerland Park with go-karts, arcade, bowling, restaurants, indoor mini golf and Orlando Auto Museum. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 The go-kart drivers hail from all 15 California K1 Speed locations. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Or, rev up at K1 Speed, offering indoor, electric go-kart racing. Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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go-kart

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

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