roadster
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🇺🇸
/ˈroʊd.stər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊd.stə/
open-top sports car
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roadster' originates from the English word 'road,' combined with the suffix '-ster,' which denotes a person or thing associated with a particular activity.
Historical Evolution
'roadster' evolved from the term 'road horse,' which referred to a horse used for traveling on roads, and eventually became associated with a type of car.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a horse for road travel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of sports car.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, open-top sports car with two seats.
He drove his vintage roadster along the coast.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42