speedster

[ speed-ster ]

noun

1. a person who travels at high speed.

speedster

/ ˈspiːdstə /

noun

1. a fast car, esp a sports model

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedster¹

First recorded in 1915–20; speed + -ster

Example Sentences

That was a fourth try in three Tests for the speedster.

From BBC

The three-time Super Bowl champion had gone 30 games with a 50-yard TD pass before hitting speedster Xavier Worthy with a 54-yarder during the comeback, which again was built on the back of the team's solid defence.

From BBC

In what amounted to a Pyrrhic victory for the Dodgers, Barnes threw out De La Cruz attempting to steal second base to end the seventh inning, only the fifth time this season the Reds speedster has been caught stealing.

From Los Angeles Times

As for Nimble, she might be a special speedster mix, but she’s also a regular dog that loves swimming, hiking and just hanging out, Hornor said.

From Seattle Times

Actor Grant Gustin, who portrayed the speedster, commemorated the occasion with a throwback photo of himself in a Flash bathrobe from April 25, 2016.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• stock car