go-kart

noun

ˈgō-ˌkärt How to pronounce go-kart (audio)
: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

Examples of go-kart in a Sentence

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The event introduces go-kart racing as a way to reduce stress without the use of alcohol or drugs. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026 In another photo, the chassis of a go-kart is constructed from a police barricade. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 June 2026 Or how Kyle Larson remembered the weekends lugging their kids to different racetracks to watch them race go-karts or Legends cars. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026 At the time, Thunder Island featured eight water slides, five pools, three go-kart ride configurations, a zipline, and a miniature golf course. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-kart

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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“Go-kart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-kart. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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go-kart

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

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