roadster
Roadster (noun) means a two-seat open-top sports car, typically without a back seat. Example: “He restored a vintage roadster in his garage every weekend.”
How to use roadster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sporty, open two-seater car — historically also used for a road-going horse or bicycle.
Word forms
roadsters plural
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He restored a vintage _____ in his garage every weekend.
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.
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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.