roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər 

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

Examples of roadster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, this unassuming little coupe was the one car that sparked the global roadster boom of the early 1990s, when the MX-5’s huge popularity convinced European carmakers to create the Boxster, SLK, TT, Z3, MGF and Barchetta. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The coupe, which was based on the Cobra roadster, was designed and engineered specifically to help Ford beat the Ferrari 250 GTO, the reigning GT car of the time. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

Visitors wandered between polished European roadsters, American muscle cars and quirky classics, often pausing to chat with owners and snap photos. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər 

: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two