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
plural convertibles
: something convertible
especially
: a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a
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Adjective
The bonds are convertible into stock.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
What really makes this convertible laptop stand out is the impressive 27+ hour battery life.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Photos by Sinna Nasseri By Sunday morning on the Sunset Strip, there was no escaping the wail of West Hollywood: the rumble of Harley Davidsons; the shudder of police helicopters; the blast of bass-heavy hip-hop from the guts of a Porsche convertible.
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Adjective
Take this massive sale event as a sign to snag a new accent cabinet like this style from Kelly Clarkson Home, or a convertible sofa that’s a game changer for small spaces.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
What really makes this convertible laptop stand out is the impressive 27+ hour battery life.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
In addition to being a race car driver, the vehicle’s new owner also ran a Porsche shop outside of Cologne and decided to set convert it into a convertible.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Photos by Sinna Nasseri By Sunday morning on the Sunset Strip, there was no escaping the wail of West Hollywood: the rumble of Harley Davidsons; the shudder of police helicopters; the blast of bass-heavy hip-hop from the guts of a Porsche convertible.
—Edmund Vallance, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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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
convertible
2 of 2 noun1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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