roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər 

plural roadsters

1

a

: an automobile with an open body that seats two and has a folding, retractable, or removable top and often a luggage compartment or rumble seat in the rear compare convertible entry 2

b

: a light carriage : buggy

2

a

: a horse suitable for riding or driving on roads

b

: a utility saddle horse of the hackney type

Examples of roadster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But this concept is not a reimagined resurrection of Goodwood’s best-selling roadster to date, as the all-electric two-seat droptop is approximately the same dimensions as the flagship Phantom, but very much its own take on the marque’s Architecture of Luxury spaceframe chassis. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026

The idea was that the Austin Healey would serve as a weekend roadster — a chariot of leisure for sunny morning drives with the family. —Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026

The vehicle is positioned as a Grand Opening car that redefines the luxury roadster segment. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

When a roadster with a rumble seat came out of the fire road and turned west toward Clam Lake, the wardens’ suspicions were aroused. —Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər 

: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two