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 electric 718 Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster will bring the brand’s EV technology and performance to lighter, more affordable sports cars. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024 For the first time, Ferrari’s hypercar-class machine became available in both coupe and roadster forms, with the LaFerrari Aperta offering open-top motoring via a removable carbon-fiber lid or a canvas cover. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024 The firm says the 'plug-and-play' EV kit for the Mark 1 Miata comes as a response to the numerous requests for an electric variant of the classic two-seater roadster, which will use its in-house powertrains. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 One roadster bicycle can allow a child to attend school by making the journey quicker and safer. Cynthia Tully, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 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 21 Jan. 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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