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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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In-form Italian speedster Giovanni Franzoni set up teammate Alex Vinatzer with a shot at Olympic gold after setting the fastest time in the opening downhill of the men's team combined event on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

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 • Mar. 19, 2025

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

Actor Grant Gustin, who portrayed the speedster, commemorated the occasion with a throwback photo of himself in a Flash bathrobe from April 25, 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

She wanted Robin Dikori, the Sudanese speedster, to take over Grace’s role in marking Jorge Pinzon.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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