Word
speedster
Phoneticsspeed·ster
UK/spˈiːdstɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or car that moves very fast, often too fast for safety or the speed limit.
n. a person, vehicle, or fictional character noted for exceptional speed, often beyond legal or normal limits.
Examples
“That red speedster passes every car on the road.”
“The police stopped the speedster after he drove 100 miles per hour through the small town.”
“The aging speedster clung to his sports car as the last symbol of youth, racing empty highways at dawn to outrun time itself.”
Examples
simple
“That red speedster passes every car on the road.”
contextual
“The police stopped the speedster after he drove 100 miles per hour through the small town.”
complex
“The aging speedster clung to his sports car as the last symbol of youth, racing empty highways at dawn to outrun time itself.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “speedster” in context.
Verb
01. catch speedster
“Police finally caught the speedster near the motorway exit.”
verb + noun
02. chase speedster
“Two patrol cars chased the speedster through the city centre.”
verb + noun
03. speedster accelerates
“The speedster accelerates from 0 to 60 in under four seconds.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. electric speedster
“The new electric speedster goes from 0 to 100 in three seconds.”
adj + noun
05. reckless speedster
“Police stopped the reckless speedster doing 110 in a 70 zone.”
adj + noun
06. sleek speedster
“The sleek speedster turned heads as it passed through town.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. breed of speedster
“He belongs to a new breed of speedster raised on video games.”
noun + prep + noun
08. a reckless young speedster
“A reckless young speedster was fined for racing through the village.”
09. a sleek electric speedster
“She arrived in a sleek electric speedster that made no noise.”
10. caught the speedster on camera
“Traffic police caught the speedster on camera at 150 km/h.”
11. chase down a reckless speedster
“Police had to chase down a reckless speedster for ten miles.”
12. pull over the speedster
“The officer signalled to pull over the speedster on Main Street.”
Real-World Examples
“Hearts played the highest line with slow defenders, they pushed up the park and left themselves exposed to Celtic's speedsters.” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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