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hardtop

American  
[hahrd-top] / ˈhɑrdˌtɒp /

noun

  1. a style of car having a rigid metal top tops and no center posts between windows.

  2. Also called hardtop convertible.  a similar style of car that is designed to resemble a convertible.


hardtop British  
/ ˈhɑːdˌtɒp /

noun

  1. a car equipped with a metal or plastic roof that is sometimes detachable

  2. the detachable hard roof of some sports cars

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Etymology

Origin of hardtop

First recorded in 1945–50; hard + top 1

Example Sentences

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If you’re not a fan of the soft top, consider the pricier RF hardtop model, though it will take you above $35,000.

From Seattle Times

A hardtop bimini shades its helm, a lone concession to human comfort, for the barge has no seats.

From New York Times

The RF designation means it has the car’s available retractable hardtop design.

From Seattle Times

“However, for me, the lure of a pure sports car was too strong to overcome. For autumn and winter, the car had heated seats, a limited slip differential, a removable hardtop and studded snow tires.”

From New York Times

Fifteen bags loaded on a customized hardtop aquamarine Jeep.

From New York Times