speedster

[speed-ster]

noun

1. a person who travels at high speed.

speedster

/ ˈspiːdstə /

noun

1. a fast car, esp a sports model

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedster¹

First recorded in 1915–20; speed + -ster

Example Sentences

The speedster is now the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or - something that would have seemed impossible a year or two ago.

From BBC

He is listed as a registered director of two Loughborough-based companies, Speedster Cars Ltd and Hamilton Gray Consultancy Ltd.

From BBC

Rookie speedster Hyeseong Kim then entered the game as a pinch-runner and wreaked instant havoc on the bases, stealing second off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias before daringly dashing to third when a dropped third strike was being thrown to first.

From Los Angeles Times

It was clear the team envisioned a prominent role for the 5-foot-10, 175-pound speedster, trading former second baseman Gavin Lux to Cincinnati just days after Kim was acquired.

From Los Angeles Times

Somehow Wales had to keep quiet the news that speedster wing Rhys Williams had torn his calf after scoring twice at Murrayfield, while replacement Hal Luscombe was also unlikely to play.

From BBC

Related Words

• stock car