convertible

1 of 2

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 2

noun

plural convertibles

: something convertible

especially : a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a

Examples of convertible in a Sentence

Adjective

The bonds are convertible into stock.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Ferrari in April launched the new hybrid 296 Speciale and its convertible version, based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, the house's other hybrid model, now approaching the end of its life cycle. —Giulio Piovaccari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

On top of that are $200 million in convertible notes and over $400 million in WCF term loans, all set to convert into equity at a 20% discount to the IPO price. —Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Noun

About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025

The couple hard-launched their relationship when Swift famously attended a Kansas City Chiefs home game in September before riding off with the tight end in a convertible. —Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

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