convertible

1 of 2

adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
1
: capable of being converted
a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
2
: having a top that may be lowered or removed
convertible coupe
convertibility noun
convertibleness noun
convertibly adverb

convertible

2 of 2

noun

plural convertibles
: something convertible
especially : a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a

Examples of convertible in a Sentence

Adjective The bonds are convertible into stock.
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Adjective
Fresh off of a $210 million convertible note fundraise, Back has big plans to bring everything from professional-grade trading to stablecoins to Bitcoin. Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Look for a certain convertible kit car but in black because the original wasn’t available, Fisher admitted. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
His family belonged to The Hartford Golf Club, and his father, a successful lawyer, drove a Jaguar convertible, in which Heff was sometimes dropped off or picked up. Mark Oppenheimer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 Four versions were produced including the Volante convertible (which appears here in Scorching Black), the Speedster (Ming Blue), the Shooting Brake (Lava Red), and the absent Coupe. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for convertible 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convertible was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

convertible

1 of 2 adjective
con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use
a sofa convertible into a bed
convertibility noun

convertible

2 of 2 noun
1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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