What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
go-kart
Example
The kids had a blast driving the go-karts at the amusement park. [go-kart: noun]
Example
He enjoys tinkering with his go-kart to make it faster. [go-kart: noun]
kart
Example
He's been practicing his driving skills on the kart track. [kart: noun]
Example
She loves the thrill of racing karts with her friends. [kart: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Go-kart is more commonly used in everyday language, especially in the United States. Kart is more commonly used in the context of racing or motorsports.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between go-kart and kart?
Both go-kart and kart are informal terms and are not typically used in formal contexts.
