: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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The Queen seems amused by Charles taking Edward for a ride on a go-kart on their grounds, around 1969. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Fun Spot landed there with go-karts and more in 1997. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 The event was originally planned to be held outside with bouncy houses spanning an entire street, a petting zoo, and a go-kart arena. Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 The business touts entertainment options like laser tag, bowling, arcades, go-karts, bumper cars and mini golf at its locations. Nathan Pilling march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

go-kart

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

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