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
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Aston Martin roadsters, like all convertibles, are more fun than their coupe counterparts.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The brand’s latest machine falls squarely in that camp as well, a lightweight, track-loving roadster that’s a celebration of a 1951 race car driven by Stirling Moss.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Inspired by its historic racing wins from half a century ago, it's now turned that platform into the Superhooligan, a custom power roadster that'll take your breath away.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The book follows a light-hearted (and momentarily serious) storyline of a first-time car buyer who’s assisted by Carmy, an anthropomorphic roadster who apparently majored in American history.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
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James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The brand’s latest machine falls squarely in that camp as well, a lightweight, track-loving roadster that’s a celebration of a 1951 race car driven by Stirling Moss.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Inspired by its historic racing wins from half a century ago, it's now turned that platform into the Superhooligan, a custom power roadster that'll take your breath away.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The book follows a light-hearted (and momentarily serious) storyline of a first-time car buyer who’s assisted by Carmy, an anthropomorphic roadster who apparently majored in American history.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Roadster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadster. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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roadster
noun
road·ster
ˈrōd-stər 
: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two
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