go-kart

noun

ˈgō-ˌkärt

: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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The park first opened in 1974, with a mini golf course, waterslides and go-karts. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The event introduces go-kart racing as a way to reduce stress without the use of alcohol or drugs. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026 In another photo, the chassis of a go-kart is constructed from a police barricade. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 June 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

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alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of go-kart was in 1957

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go-kart

noun

ˈgō-ˌkärt

: a small motorized vehicle used for racing

go-kart

noun

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