: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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Ryan Ellis, a third-generation racecar driver with a legacy stretching back to his days in quarter midgets and go-karts, is transitioning to DGM Racing for the 2025 season to compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Grab the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle for $8, a $7 Lego Friends beauty shop, an $9 go-kart set, and more budget-friendly options. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024 Tangie also said that Zoe had no previous experience driving, aside from the occasional go-kart ride or sitting on her father or grandfather's lap as a baby. Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 Make an entire evening out of your visit by sipping a pint at the beer garden, playing games, gliding down the slides, racing on pedal go-karts and more. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go-kart 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-kart was in 1957

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“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

go-kart

noun
ˈgō-ˌkärt
: a small motorized vehicle used for racing

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