: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

Examples of go-kart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the clip, the father-son team embarks on a busy day that takes them to the arcade, waterpark, go-kart track and a massive foam pit, before landing back on their family couch. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 Rev Racing reaches out to local tracks and go-kart facilities and screens 100-150 applicants. Randy Covitz, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with vibrant festivities, embark on a thrilling adventure at the grand opening of a three-story go-kart attraction, take a leisurely stroll through enchanting fields of tulips, explore a large antique festival or discover the world of ceramics in Plymouth. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024 The building will also include the Cannon Family Entertainment Center, which will have go-kart racing, a movie theater, an esports gaming center, bowling and an arcade, along with food and party facilities. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024 Cruise ships feature a range of amenities, from roller coasters and go-kart tracks to spas and dining, but passengers may not always know where to find mental health resources on board. USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024 The outdoor activities are where Paws Up truly excels, from family-friendly go-kart racing to an aerial ropes course to cattle drives. Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2024 Lowell and several of his Lakeville North classmates are currently competing in a rat rod go-kart build off with a group of students from Minneapolis Public Schools, a contest in which advanced technology education students plan, sketch, and build a go-kart to be raced next fall. Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024 There were no theme parks to hit up while out this way, so Kinsley and her father toured the Indianapolis Speedway and visited a local go-kart racing. The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of go-cart

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-kart was in 1957

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Cite this Entry

“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

go-kart

noun
ˈgō-ˌkärt
: a small motorized vehicle used for racing

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