ultrafast

adjective

ul·​tra·​fast ˌəl-trə-ˈfast How to pronounce ultrafast (audio)
Synonyms of ultrafastnext
: extremely or extraordinarily fast
ultrafast trains
ultrafast speeds
an ultrafast wireless connection

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View gallery - 4 images Elon Musk has previously promised the arrival of fully autonomous Teslas and ultrafast Hyperloop transport – both of which are yet to materialize. New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026 Users can also check ultrafast delivery options on Amazon’s getitfast site. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 Considering the extreme energy and ultrafast tempo the music requires, hardcore shows can be exhausting for all involved — and transformative. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 Treutelaar also has the typical tools, including ultrafast hand-to-hand snap times and pinpoint accuracy. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultrafast

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultrafast was in 1883

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“Ultrafast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrafast. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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