go-cart

[ goh-kahrt ]

/ ˈgoʊˌkɑrt /

a small carriage for young children to ride in; stroller.

a small framework with casters, wheels, etc., in which children learn to walk; walker.

a handcart.

kart.

Northeastern U.S. (formerly) a small horse-drawn cart.

Origin of go-cart

First recorded in 1680–90

You should have seen him trying to sell a sled or a doll's go-cart in her best style.

Fanny Herself |Edna Ferber
In New England a go-cart or standing-stool was often used in teaching a baby to walk.

The Historical Child |Oscar Chrisman
He had a favourite device of an old man in a go-cart, with an hour-glass upon it bearing the inscription, Ancora imparo!

Self-Help |Samuel Smiles
Miss Fidely sat in a thing like a child's go-cart on four wheels.

The Wooing of Calvin Parks |Laura E. Richards

"Why, when I was in my cradle and in my go-cart I could twist my mouth about and prate and jabber like you," he said.

The Fairy Ring |Various

go-cart

mainly US and Canadian a small wagon for young children to ride in or pull

mainly US and Canadian a light frame on casters or wheels that supports a baby learning to walk Brit word: baby-walker

motor racing See kart

another word for handcart