dragster

noun

drag·​ster ˈdrag-stər How to pronounce dragster (audio)
1
: a vehicle built or modified for use in a drag race
2
: one who participates in a drag race

Examples of dragster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web See dragsters, classics, motorcycles, trucks, boats, hot rods and exotics. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024 Fans will have the chance to experience the speed one final time as the world’s best dragsters take on the Arizona Nationals and look to cement their name in history. Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2023 That, as Car and Driver points out, would be a Top Fuel dragster, which can hit 60 mph in about 0.4 seconds. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023 Al Zukauskas was killed when his jet dragster crashed on the track during a race at Quaker City Motorsports Park, 21-WFMJ reported. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for dragster 

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dragster was in 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Dragster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragster. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

dragster

noun
drag·​ster ˈdrag-stər How to pronounce dragster (audio)
: a vehicle (as an automobile) made for drag racing
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