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

The brand said the original Revolt roadster would be delivered in 2022, a year that came and went. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 May 2025

In 1996, the New York City Museum of Modern Art acknowledged the E-Type, adding a Jaguar roadster to its permanent design collection. —James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025

In preparation, its Ford Advanced Vehicles division—in the UK—had built a total of 12 hardtop and roadster prototypes. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025

Morgan The Supersport looks like most retro roadsters Morgan has produced in the past. —New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025

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