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

Cruise the Coast, a package that includes the use of a Ford Mustang convertible or a Mercedes-Benz SUV for a PCH adventure, followed by two 60-minute massages. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

Article’s Nordby took the top spot in our list of the finest sofa beds for its attractive price point and easily convertible frame that folds out into a full-size pullout bed. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026

Noun

Aston Martin roadsters, like all convertibles, are more fun than their coupe counterparts. —James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026

Gu appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers. —Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 8 Mar. 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