Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hardtop

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
hard-top
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The removable rigid roof of a convertible or sports car.

British usage

noun

A car with such a roof.

British usage

noun

An indoor cinema with a roof, as opposed to a drive-in.

Etymology

From hard + top.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hardtops (plural)

Phrases

drophead coupé fixed head coupé soft top

Frequently Paired Words

convertible drophead coupé fixed head coupé soft top

Questions

What does hardtop mean?
The removable rigid roof of a convertible or sports car.
Where does hardtop come from?
From hard + top.

How to pronounce hardtop

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