roadster

[ rohd-ster ]

noun

1. an early automobile having an open body, a single seat for two or three persons, and a large trunk or a rumble seat.
2. a horse for riding or driving on the road.

roadster

/ ˈrəʊdstə /

noun

1. an open car, esp one seating only two
2. a kind of bicycle

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadster¹

First recorded in 1735–45; road + -ster

Example Sentences

MG has rolled out its electric Cyberster: Think classic roadster with a high-tech upgrade.

From Seattle Times

And they were spending it, too, on roadsters and Parisian couture; there was a Tiffany’s counter at the local trading post.

From New York Times

The Sixteen could be ordered in 1930 in several body styles, including roadster, coupe, sedan and limousine.

From Reuters

Polestar announced that its O2 electric roadster concept has graduated to a production model as the Polestar 6, with assembly expected to kick off in 2026.

From The Verge

The company also unveiled a sleek roadster concept called the Polestar O2 and is putting its high-performance version of the Polestar 2 into limited production.

From The Verge

Related Words

• auto
• automobile
• bus
• convertible
• jeep
• limousine
• machine
• motor
• pickup
• ride
• station wagon
• truck
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• wagon