kart

American  

[kahrt] / kɑrt /

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.

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kart British  

/ kɑːt /

noun

1. Also called: go-cart.   go-kart.  a light low-framed vehicle with small wheels and engine used for recreational racing

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Etymology

Origin of kart

1955–60, spelling variant of cart

Example Sentences

If the sequel to a popular musical like “Wicked,” which received 10 nominations just last year, can be totally blanked, but horror-camp like “Weapons” and glorified kart racing like “F1” can still score big nominations, what common factor defines a modern movie’s Oscar worthiness?

From Salon

Not that they didn't have fun - in true Gen Z style - blowing off steam with frenzied Mario Party and Mario Kart tournaments on the Nintendo Switch.

From BBC

One of them is of him doing donuts in a kart when he was still a small boy.

From BBC

Mary says for her driving on the motorway is akin to playing the video game Mario Kart, with the speed of other drivers making her anxious.

From BBC

There’s nothing like your first time firing up “Mario Kart World” on a 4K TV and cruising through Moo Moo Meadows in a pack of two dozen goofy, hyperactive racers.

From The Wall Street Journal