roadster

noun

Definition of roadsternext
as in coupé

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Recent Examples of roadster The vehicle is positioned as a Grand Opening car that redefines the luxury roadster segment. — Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 5 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 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 The company introduced the more powerful Falcon Heavy, which is essentially three Falcon 9 rockets strapped together, with its debut launch in 2018 flying Musk’s red Tesla roadster into deep space. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roadster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadster
  1. cabriolet
  2. phaeton
  3. cab
  4. chariot
  5. buckboard
  6. landau
  7. chaise
  8. coach
Noun
  • The 718 Boxster is a brilliantly handling cabriolet with an assortment of power plants to choose from, a modern interior, numerous tech amenities, comfortable dimensions, and driver aids.
    — Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
  • The 1934 Packard LeBaron all-weather cabriolet was designed to be driven by a chauffeur.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of cabriolet
Noun
  • Until the last couple of episodes, everything appears to be ripping along like a brand-new two-horse phaeton on a bright spring day.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 June 2024
  • An open touring car, a phaeton conveyed the essence of speed and performance, and was built for real sporting types.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2022
Definition of phaeton
Noun
  • Skyroot co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana likens the strategy to booking a cab rather than taking a train.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 July 2026
  • Silver taxis are available at the airport, and there is a cab rank near the port in Adamas.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • Never mind that he was ejected from the chariot along the way; Nero was declared the winner.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • For example, last Wednesday, the game challenged me with a picture of a bronze sculpture that looked somewhat like a chariot.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of chariot
Noun
  • The suspension mods make the Dinan drive hard and thrashy, stiff as a Bavarian buckboard.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2017
Definition of buckboard
Noun
  • The royal couple was transported to the senate in the grandest of royal ways: in a landau carriage escorted by a troupe from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride in their bright red tunics.
    — Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • It's also understood that King Charles, 75, will attend Trooping the Colour amid his own cancer treatment, and conduct the review while seated in an Ascot landau carriage alongside Queen Camilla.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Definition of landau
Noun
  • This tropical mocktail is just begging for a spot by your chaise longe.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
  • With deep, sink-in seats, plush cushions, and a spacious chaise, it's designed for stretching out in comfort.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of chaise
Noun
  • Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina head coach, attempted to intervene.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • His grandfather, Mayes Dobbins, was the school’s first football coach.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of coach

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“Roadster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadster. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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