roadster

noun road·ster \ˈrōd-stər\

: a car that has two seats and a fabric top that folds back

Full Definition of ROADSTER

a : a horse suitable for riding or driving on roads

b : a utility saddle horse of the hackney type

a : a light carriage : buggy

b : an automobile with an open body that seats two and has a folding fabric top and often a luggage compartment or rumble seat in the rear

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circa 1812

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