roadster
3 synonyms for roadster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A two-seat open-top sports car, typically without a back seat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
runabout
two-seater
Etymology
From "road" plus the agent suffix "-ster," originally describing a horse suited for riding on roads before the term was applied to cars and bikes.
Full origin of roadster →Frequently asked questions
What does “roadster” mean?
The word “roadster” means a two-seat open-top sports car, typically without a back seat. In plain terms, a sporty, open two-seater car — historically also used for a road-going horse or bicycle.
How do you pronounce “roadster”?
“Roadster” is pronounced ROHDS-tuh (/ˈɹoʊdstəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roadster” in a sentence?
Here is “roadster” used in a sentence: “He restored a vintage roadster in his garage every weekend.”
What part of speech is “roadster”?
“Roadster” is a noun.
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cabrio
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landau
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nellie(Irish)
roader
roadie
