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.
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Adjective
Maserati's range does include EV versions of the GranTurismo coupe and of its convertible version GranCabrio, as well as of the Grecale SUV. Giulio Piovaccari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 Baidu proposed the issuance of convertible bonds this morning in USD, targeting up to $2 billion. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Wilder won a Mini Cooper convertible valued at $41,200 from Mini of Downtown Los Angeles, bringing his total winnings to $74,860. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025 Floating through the clouds also plays into the record’s cover art, which features J-Hope riding a convertible through the sky. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convertible

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 19 Mar. 2025.

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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