hardtop

noun

hard·​top ˈhärd-ˌtäp How to pronounce hardtop (audio)
: 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 The lower deck is home to a full-beam owner’s suite, a VIP, a third guest cabin, and a plush lounge, while the main deck is centered around a convivial cockpit with an opening hardtop. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2024 The Wrangler probably has one of the most extensive catalogs on the market: two or four door configurations with hardtop or convertible options, three engines and eight trims spanning pricing of $36,595-$100,590. Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 June 2024 In addition, the boat is equipped with an auto-retracting hardtop tower that was rigorously tested by literal rocket engineers, according to Arc. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 The hardtop convertible adopts the 296 GTB hybrid’s space-saving roof design, opening or closing in 14 seconds at speeds up to 28 mph. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hardtop 

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Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hardtop was in 1931

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“Hardtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardtop. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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hardtop

noun
hard·​top -ˈtäp How to pronounce hardtop (audio)
: an automobile having a permanent or removable rigid top

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