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
Examples of convertible in a Sentence
Adjective
The bonds are convertible into stock.
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This convertible piece functions as both a couch and a twin-sized bed for overnight guests.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Mayor Sam Cunningham, who rode in a convertible near the front of the parade, said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Investors took the dilution, estimated at 1% to 3% depending on the final terms of convertible preferred stock, in stride, presumably calmed by the presence of Berkshire Hathaway as anchor investor.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
This convertible piece functions as both a couch and a twin-sized bed for overnight guests.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Noun
This laptop is a big-screen convertible with a 16-inch UHD+ (3,400-by-2,400-pixel) tandem OLED display with more than 1,000 nits of peak brightness (likely for HDR content only), 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Mayor Sam Cunningham, who rode in a convertible near the front of the parade, said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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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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