hardtop

noun

hard·​top ˈhärd-ˌtäp 

: an automobile or a motorboat having a permanent rigid top

also : such an automobile styled to resemble a convertible

Examples of hardtop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

This potent track weapon is based on the brand's CC850 from 2022, and is built as a two-seater with a removable hardtop. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

While riding in a hardtop Jeep on a popular scenic route, Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock came through the roof and struck Schowengerdt on the head as his wife sat beside him, the GoFundMe said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

It’s designed with a hardtop roof made from galvanized steel, a sturdy aluminum frame, PC screen walls for weather resistance, and removable windows. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hardtop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hilltop
• laptop

Kids Definition

hardtop

noun

hard·​top -ˈtäp 

: an automobile having a permanent or removable rigid top