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sportster

American  
[spawrt-ster, spohrt-] / ˈspɔrt stər, ˈspoʊrt- /

noun

Informal.
  1. a sports car.


Etymology

Origin of sportster

1960–65; sport(s car) + -ster, on the model of dragster, roadster, etc.


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It would be a long time before the shiny, new sportster would be in condition to sweep into another parking area.

From Final Weapon by Alexander Leydenfrost

The sportster pilot approached, the indignation on his face changing to bewilderment, then dismay as he noted Morely's insignia and the attitude of the two men who faced him.

From Final Weapon by Alexander Leydenfrost

He dropped lightly to the space before the sportster, then stepped away, crouching behind a rock out-crop, and turned his body shield to full power.

From The Players by Steve Solomon

The sportster dipped over an island, crossed a narrow lagoon, and settled to the ground beside the guard flier.

From The Players by Steve Solomon

The small sportster was parked between two peaks.

From The Players by Steve Solomon

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