Roadster

/ˈroʊdstər/ noun

Definition

An open-air automobile with two seats and no roof, popular in the early 1900s; can also mean a horse suitable for riding on roads.

Etymology

From 'road' plus the agent suffix '-ster.' Originally described horses used for travel, then applied to the early sporty cars that resembled them in being open to the elements.

Kelly Says

Early roadsters had no roofs because cars were still so slow and unreliable that people didn't want to be trapped inside during breakdowns! Open-air design was actually practical, not just stylish.

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