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Definition of dragster

dragster

/ˈdræɡ.stɚ/
drag · ster
Plural:dragsters
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• noun

1

A specialized, high-powered racing automobile built with a long, narrow chassis and oversized rear tires, designed specifically for straight-line acceleration in drag races.

Example

"The mechanic adjusted the parachute assembly on the back of the dragster before its qualifying run down the strip."

2

Australian A style of children's bicycle popular in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by a long banana seat, high-rise ape-hanger handlebars, and small wheels.

Example

"He spent his weekends restoring a vintage chrome dragster bicycle from his childhood."

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dragonfly
dragonfruit
dragonlike
dragster
dragstrip
dragway
drain

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English from the noun 'drag' (referring to a drag race or straight-line acceleration contest) and the suffix '-ster' (on the model of 'roadster' or 'speedster').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dragster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dragster
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