: a small motorized vehicle used especially for racing

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For reasons known only to series creator John A. Norris, the whole town is obsessed with them, and along with its human storylines, the series is a tour of automotive entertainments — drag racing, street racing, ATV racing, go-kart racing, classic car collecting. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 Older ships, which typically have fewer activities such as rock climbing walls and go-karts, are less likely to have family-centric staterooms. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025 To stay afloat, surviving rinks added amusement features such as arcade games, go-karts and inflatables to make the venue more than just a place to skate, Russo said. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 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 24 May. 2025.

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go-kart

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

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