go-kart

American  

[goh-kahrt] / ˈgoʊˌkɑrt /

noun

• go-karts
  plural

1. kart.

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go-kart British  

noun

1. See kart

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• go-karts
  plural

Etymology

Origin of go-kart

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

go-kart go-karts

It’s next to the waterpark, mini golf course and go-kart track.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Busch emerged from a childhood in Las Vegas—where he sped a go-kart around his family’s cul-de-sac—to become one of racing’s premier showmen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

I’ve celebrated my birthday at a go-kart racing track and a bowling alley.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026

After the Tiguan, the low, deeply stanced GTI feels like a particularly well-appointed go-kart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

I passed the go-kart Richard was building from an old lawnmower.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

The park first opened in 1974, with a mini golf course, waterslides and go-karts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Small, two-stroke engines typically found in go-karts, chainsaws—and Iran’s long-range Shahed drone—are simple and reliable, but can be comparatively bulky and inefficient.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

"I think we can forget everything that we've learnt since go-karts on how to go fast but it will be interesting to learn a new driving style and hopefully find speed with it."

From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026

Blue Fox Drive-In Theater: This Oak Harbor destination offers go-karts and arcade games as well as films on the big screen, snacks and hot food.

From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024

Heckle became Hirohito writing letters about love and go-karts, and Jeckle became me and wrote back in letters about love and Jackie Jackson.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia