soft-top

American

[sawft-top, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌtɒp, ˈsɒft- /

noun

the folding top of a convertible automobile.
an automobile having such a top; convertible.

adjective

of or relating to such an automobile.

soft-top sales.

soft top British

noun

a convertible car with a roof made of fabric rather than metal

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Etymology

Origin of soft-top

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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With just enough vision to see light and dark blurs, he went to Army Navy Beach with an 8-foot soft-top board bought for the occasion and paddled out into whitewash near shore and started practicing popping up when he felt the power of the wave grab him.

From Los Angeles Times

Riding a soft-top surfboard used to be only for beginners.

From Los Angeles Times

Now everyone, from weekend warriors to pro surfers, is using soft-top boards.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, a new crop of surfboard companies are selling higher-performance soft-top boards that everyone from weekend warriors to pro surfers is willing to be seen on.

From Los Angeles Times

“But I’ll probably just get another soft-top that’s not as beat-up as my current one.”

From Los Angeles Times

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