kart

American  

[kahrt] / kɑrt /

noun

• karts
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• karts
  plural

Etymology

Origin of kart

1955–60, spelling variant of cart

Example Sentences

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Reddick began kart racing as a 4-year-old in Northern California.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

He’s won kart races in Spain and was the fastest driver at the Mexico F4 Series test.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025

It is believed to have started at a kart racing centre just before noon on Saturday, before spreading to two other units.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024

After closer examination of the kart Ruwaida was driving, it was found to be faulty.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2024

Hammie shouts as her kart edges into first place.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

No. But there are go-karts in the video game Mario Kart, so in karts they go.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

“When I was racing go karts, I couldn’t wait for the winter to be over so I could go racing. That’s where I’m at all over again.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2023

He’s a plump plumber with pluck and know-how, as adept at driving fast racing karts as he is playing tennis and golf, or running and jumping through fantastical worlds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2023

As a result, they decided to go with karts.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2022

Their karts zoom along a rainbow-colored road that tunnels through the center of a galaxy.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu