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

For some next-level savings, pick up this 2-in-1 convertible bench that transforms into a two-person dining set or this daybed that also functions as a chaise lounge and loveseat. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026

In connection with this loan, PAG released all remaining restricted cash collateralized by the company under its convertible senior notes. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026

Noun

At the Otis air base hospital, President Kennedy and his sister Jean Kennedy Smith climbed into a white convertible and rode to the house on Squaw Island. —Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026

The two men are also seen preparing food in a kitchen, holding an American flag in front of an imitation Statue of Liberty and sitting in a convertible. —Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026

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