: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026 According to his parents, Ramin landed on a go-kart track that was not in use. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International offer plenty of onboard entertainment for families with children, from go-karts to skydiving and surf simulators. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 The last go-kart of Jules Bianchi, the former F1 driver who died in 2015 at just 25, was stolen from his family home. Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

go-kart

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

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