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

Between extendable dining tables and convertible loveseats, there’s furniture fit for every room—and nook—that could use an easy upgrade. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026

The second photo in the post showed the couple sitting in the back seat of a white convertible, sharing a kiss as a newly married couple. —Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026

Noun

This eye-catching convertible has plenty of power and delivers unique styling that all consumers can enjoy. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

Tiptronic transmissions and Cabriolets are low-hanging fruit, with convertibles worth about 40 percent less than coupes, while a Tip is valued about 10 percent to 20 precent less than a stick-shift car. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 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