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

Morgan is associated with its coachbuilt roadsters, but the brand has released hardtops in the past, though its most recent, the Aero Coupe, went out of production all the way back in 2015. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

The Polestar 5 sedan and Polestar 6 roadster the company also had in the works will likewise not reach American shores. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The Supersport 400 is a classic British roadster, a two-seater with a mohair manually folding soft top and lightweight carbon-fiber hard top that fits with simple catches. — New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026

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