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

Recent Examples on the Web

Video demonstrations of its transition from flight mode to driving show the two wings retracting and folding in on themselves, somewhat resembling a hardtop convertible. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 8 May 2025

Azimut used carbon fiber in the superstructure and hardtop to minimize weight and maximize space. —Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025

The collapsed tent sits atop the hardtop and upper Jeep frame below a carbon fiber lid, eliminating the need for a separate rack. —New Atlas, 16 May 2025

Some standouts from the sale include this hardtop gazebo that can cover an entire dining area as well as these outdoor stools that are great for furnishing a bar or high-top table. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hardtop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hilltop
• laptop

Kids Definition

hardtop

noun

hard·​top -ˈtäp 

: an automobile having a permanent or removable rigid top