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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

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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

He claimed he could beat speedster Kim in a race around the bases.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 27, 2025

All Black speedster Will Jordan's score 15 minutes from time and a Ben Earl yellow card prompted some late home nerves as their lead was cut to six points.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2025

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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