go-kart

noun

ˈgō-ˌkärt 

: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

Examples of go-kart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Watersports on the lake, racing go-karts down a steep pavement hill, rolling trucks onto frozen ice in the winter to guzzle beers and rip cigarettes. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Before then, monochromatic clips show Karol and Mars racing around on go-karts, trading lyrics back and forth in the empty lower bowl seating area, and crooning over a guitar backstage. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

The Rush Funplex The Rush Funplex is an indoor entertainment chain with go-karts, bowling, mini-golf, arcade games, bumper cars, rock-climbing wall with a foam pit, laser tag, kiddie cars, private party rooms and a cafe. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

go-kart

noun

ˈgō-ˌkärt

: a small motorized vehicle used for racing