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spyder

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Spyder (noun) means an open-topped sports car; a stylized spelling of "spider" used for roadsters. Example: “The convertible Spyder model is popular with collectors.”

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An open-topped sports car; a stylized spelling of "spider" used for roadsters.
"The convertible Spyder model is popular with collectors."

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In plain EnglishA styled name for an open-top sports car or roadster.

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Plural
spyders
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Etymology

From a resemblance between the thin spokes of old horse-drawn open carriages and a spider's legs, later applied to open-topped cars.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spyder” mean?
The word “spyder” means an open-topped sports car; a stylized spelling of "spider" used for roadsters. In plain terms, a styled name for an open-top sports car or roadster.
How do you use “spyder” in a sentence?
Here is “spyder” used in a sentence: “The convertible Spyder model is popular with collectors.”
What part of speech is “spyder”?
“Spyder” is a noun.
What is the meaning of spyder?
"spyder" (noun) means an open-topped sports car; a stylized spelling of "spider" used for roadsters.