Definition

A type of car that has no roof and usually has two seats, designed for driving on roads.

Example

He drove his new roadster along the coastal highway.

Conversation

Have you seen that new roadster model they just released?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I love the design.

I really want to take a test drive in a roadster one day.

That would be so much fun! Let’s plan for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roadster → The word is formed from "road" (from Old English *rād*, meaning a journey or a way) and "-ster" (a suffix used to denote a person or thing associated with a specific activity). A roadster is a vehicle designed for traveling on roads, emphasizing its purpose for journeys.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'road' as a path for journeys, and '-ster' indicating something related to that journey — a roadster is a vehicle made for traveling on roads.

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