: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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The Entertainment District hosts a number of extravagant shows, but there’s also the World’s Largest Toy Museum, Branson Ferris Wheel, Titanic Museum Attraction, Aquarium at the Boardwalk, Branson Dinosaur Museum, and the Mario Kart-style go-karts at The Track. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026 Or how Kyle Larson remembered the weekends lugging their kids to different racetracks to watch them race go-karts or Legends cars. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026 Another image showed a baby Brexton standing in his father’s lap in a mini go-kart. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells The Wisconsin Dells is famous for its water parks, and Wilderness Resort sets the bar as America's largest indoor/outdoor version, with eight water parks (four indoor, four outdoor), ziplines, minigolf, laser tag, go-karts, a spa, golf course, and more. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

go-kart

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

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