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speedster

American  
[speed-ster] / ˈspid stər /

noun

  1. a person who travels at high speed.


speedster British  
/ ˈspiːdstə /

noun

  1. a fast car, esp a sports model

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of speedster

First recorded in 1915–20; speed + -ster

Example Sentences

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Ben Gannon-Doak is the one genuine speedster - Curtis is the only other winger - and a heavy burden rests on his young shoulders.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The wing thought his international career was over but instead played a huge part in a famous win, troubling England speedster Henry Arundell with his work-rate.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Fellow speedster Nathan Ellis is also making his return from injury, while spinner Adam Zampa reportedly has a groin complaint.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

As for Nimble, she might be a special speedster mix, but she’s also a regular dog that loves swimming, hiking and just hanging out, Hornor said.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

In a blur, Wiki Ellison appeared next to her sister, dropped off by the speedster Golden Hour, who’d already zoomed away.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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