roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
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 Unlike badges on La Salle production vehicles, the badges on the roadster include a profile of a dog — a tribute to Earl’s beloved family dog, who died during the concepts’ development. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024 As a sendoff to Bugatti’s W16 motor, the French marque created the Mistral, a $5 million-plus roadster. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roadster 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadster was circa 1760

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“Roadster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadster. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

roadster

noun
road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two

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