Meaning & use

speedster

noun·Everyday

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A person, vehicle, or animal that moves or travels very fast, especially a fast open sports car.

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The vintage speedster roared down the coastal highway.

Their star player is a real speedster, outrunning every defender on the field.

A note on using this word

Informally used for both fast cars and fast athletes; originally a term for early open two-seater sports cars.

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racer

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