roadster

noun

road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
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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The roadster was designed specifically for export to North America by Scaglietti. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 The power train allows the 3,170-pound (curb weight) roadster to punch from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and crest 206 mph. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Just the fact this is a roadster and not a race bike puts it into unprecedented auction territory and rarity drives price. Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 The roadster is easily one of the finest sports cars to come out of the post-war period. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roadster

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadster was circa 1760

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“Roadster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadster. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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roadster

noun
road·​ster ˈrōd-stər How to pronounce roadster (audio)
: an automobile with an open body and a folding fabric top that seats two

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