: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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Of the 60 students selected to build and race electric go-karts over two weeks at Chicago’s Fields Studio, eight were from the south and southwest suburbs, according to ComEd. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Dry off to try multiple go-kart tracks and roller coasters, including Hades 360. Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 The park first opened in 1974, with a mini golf course, waterslides and go-karts. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The park currently boasts multiple go-kart tracks, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, multiple flat rides and three roller coasters. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-kart

Word History

Etymology

alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-kart was in 1957

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“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

go-kart

noun
ˈgō-ˌkärt
: a small motorized vehicle used for racing

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