convertible

1 of 2

adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
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 noun
convertibleness noun
convertibly 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.
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Adjective
The convertible shares and the exercise of the common stock warrant would equal about a 15% stake in MP Materials as of July 9, nearly twice the 8.61% held by Litinsky and the 8.27% held by BlackRock Fund Advisors, according to FactSet data. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2025 To top it off, guests of the suite will have access to a white Jeep Wrangler convertible and can cruise around the 90210 as Cher did in the 1995 rom-com. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Noun
Details like the badging and trim are in gloss on the coupé version and matte on the convertible to contrast with the body coating. Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Lisa Vanderpump wore a cape made of feather boas and a giant hat while driving through the 2019 Pride event in the back of a convertible. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for convertible

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convertible was in the 14th century

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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

convertible

1 of 2 adjective
con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use
a sofa convertible into a bed
convertibility noun

convertible

2 of 2 noun
1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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