go-cart

American  

[goh-kahrt] / ˈgoʊˌkɑrt /

noun

1. a small carriage for young children to ride in; stroller.

2. a small framework with casters, wheels, etc., in which children learn to walk; walker.

3. a handcart.

4. kart.

5. Northeastern U.S. (formerly) a small horse-drawn cart.

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go-cart British  

noun

1. a small wagon for young children to ride in or pull

2. Brit word: baby-walker.  a light frame on casters or wheels that supports a baby learning to walk

3. motor racing See kart

4. another word for handcart

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Etymology

Origin of go-cart

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Police said Mingo took a teenage family member and the alleged victim to an amusement park and go-cart track during the Fourth of July weekend.

From Fox News

The region hosts a half-dozen golf courses, a go-cart track and a network of hiking and biking trails on the local ski hill.

From Seattle Times

The changes include increased capacity at pools and the opening of mini-golf courses, amusement parks and go-cart tracks.

From Washington Post

But the other things that allure people to the beach like dine-in restaurants, go-cart tracks and amusement rides remain closed for now.

From Washington Times

While not quite as go-cart speedy as Fiat’s 124 Spider, or the very sporty Abarth version of the 500, the X outfitted this way was a capable curve carver at moderate speeds.

From Los Angeles Times

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