: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

Examples of go-kart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are no go-karts, bungee jumping, or nightclubs. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 And yet the former makeup artist to the stars is a longtime fan who used to watch the circuit with her dad and drive go-karts as a kid. Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 10 June 2024 Police on Friday said their search for the SUV is in connection with the crash that struck a go-kart carrying two people on the east side of Indianapolis. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2024 This is pretty much industry standard for experiences like go-karts, zip lines, etc. Shouldn’t be an issue. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2024 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

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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 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

go-kart

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

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