kart

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noun (1)

karting noun

karting

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noun (2)

kart·​ing ˈkärtiŋ How to pronounce karting (audio)
plural -s
: the sport of racing miniature motorcars

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

kart+ -ing

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kart was in 1961

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“Kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kart. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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kart

noun
karting noun
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