soft-top

[ sawft-top, soft- ]

noun

1. the folding top of a convertible automobile.
2. an automobile having such a top; convertible.

adjective

1. of or relating to such an automobile:

   soft-top sales.

soft top

noun

1. a convertible car with a roof made of fabric rather than metal

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft-top¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Riding a soft-top surfboard used to be only for beginners.

From Los Angeles Times

Now everyone, from weekend warriors to pro surfers, is using soft-top boards.

From Los Angeles Times

With just enough vision to see light and dark blurs, he went to Army Navy Beach with an 8-foot soft-top board bought for the occasion and paddled out into whitewash near shore and started practicing popping up when he felt the power of the wave grab him.

From Los Angeles Times

Riding a soft-top surfboard used to be only for beginners.

From Los Angeles Times

Now everyone, from weekend warriors to pro surfers, is using soft-top boards.

From Los Angeles Times