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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Nearly a decade into its current generation, the Mazda MX-5 Miata retains the roadster’s enduring appeal. James Raia, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024 As part of the partnership, Mercedes will offer guests at each concert a ride-and-drive fleet comprising SL roadsters, Maybach EQS SUVs, and examples of the indefatigable G-Class, each equipped with special-order Manufaktur colorways and options. Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 The two-door roadster was introduced in 1953 and helped the automaker reestablish itself in the wake of World War II. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024 There aren’t that many roadsters with internal combustion engines either. James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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