kart

[ kahrt ]

noun

1. a small, light, low-slung, four-wheeled vehicle, usually powered by a gasoline engine, capable of speeds up to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h), and used for racing or recreation.

kart

/ kɑːt /

noun

1. a light low-framed vehicle with small wheels and engine used for recreational racing Also calledgo-cartgo-kart

Word History and Origins

Origin of kart¹

1955–60, Americanism; spelling variant of cart

Example Sentences

Watch the green-clad moustachioed menace wreak havoc in Mario Kart 8, blowing up Waluigi and then giving a “death stare.”

From The Daily Beast

In an industry where name recognition matters, Mario Kart has undeniable clout.

From The Daily Beast

Eight iterations in, Mario Kart has become something of a known quantity.

From The Daily Beast

“There now, Ben,” said Betty, holding Bennie a little awkwardly in her arms in the soar-kart.

From Project Gutenberg