dragster

[ drag-ster ]

noun

1. an automobile designed and built specifically for drag racing, especially on a ¼-mi. (402-meter) or ⅛-mi. (201-meter) drag strip.
2. a person who races such an automobile.

dragster

/ ˈdræɡstə /

noun

1. a car specially built or modified for drag racing

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragster¹

First recorded in 1945–50; drag + -ster

Example Sentences

Travis Shumake has made a career out of breaking barriers, which is both dangerous and impressive when you consider he’s broken those barriers — and some bones — in a dragster going 324 miles per hour.

From Los Angeles Times

And squeezing his NBA-sized body into a dragster cockpit traditionally built for someone a third his size has left him with bruises on his hips, cramps in his legs and regular visits to the chiropractor.

From Los Angeles Times

Now he’s trying to pay forward that help and support by renting Pritchett, a top-alcohol racer and longtime nitro crew member, the seat of his dragster for his top fuel debut.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers did ease up on the throttle Saturday night, but only after they shot out of the gates like a Top Fuel dragster, scoring six first-inning runs en route to a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in front of a crowd of 48,690 in Chavez Ravine.

From Los Angeles Times

Kalitta edged Tony Schumacher with a 3.802 at 332.92 in his dragster.

From Seattle Times