convertible

1 of 3

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 3

noun (1)

plural convertibles

: something convertible

especially : a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a

convertibility

3 of 3

noun (2)

con·​vert·​ibil·​ity kən-ˌvər-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural -es

1

: the quality of being convertible

specifically : the ability of currency to be exchanged for gold or other currencies without restriction

a bilateral convertibility of the currencies of the two friendly countries

2

: the ability, the freedom, or the right to exchange a currency for gold or other currencies without restriction

the two countries adopted a mutual convertibility

Examples of convertible in a Sentence

Adjective

The bonds are convertible into stock.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But only about half its portfolio is made up of common stocks—the rest is a blend of convertible securities and high-yield bonds. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Just look at the rich red paint on the convertible below, as well as the powder-blue finish on the car behind it. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

Four people were in a 2009 BMW coupe convertible that hit a tree, police said. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Some witnesses said a man exited the passenger side of the Malibu, ran to the driver’s side of a blue Ford Mustang convertible, and drove away. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

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