convertible

1 of 2

adjective

con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
1
: capable of being converted
a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
2
: having a top that may be lowered or removed
convertible coupe
convertibility noun
convertibleness noun
convertibly adverb

convertible

2 of 2

noun

plural convertibles
: something convertible
especially : a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a

Examples of convertible in a Sentence

Adjective The bonds are convertible into stock.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The bulk of the rooms are junior suites with a generous 1,065-square-foot open layout with a large bathroom and dressing area, main sleeping area, and sitting area with a contemporary convertible loveseat and dining set for two — and then there’s the private ocean-facing outdoor space. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 At the core of MicroStrategy’s approach is the use of convertible debt to fund the purchase of bitcoin on an ongoing basis. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
Anyhoo, Joan and Mark zoom off in a red Porsche convertible. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024 The pair left the hospital hand-in-hand in a dream-like sequence before hopping into a red convertible and driving off. Julia Moore, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for convertible 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convertible was in the 14th century

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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

convertible

1 of 2 adjective
con·​vert·​ible kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl How to pronounce convertible (audio)
: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use
a sofa convertible into a bed
convertibility noun

convertible

2 of 2 noun
1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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