Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who drives very fast.
  • noun A fast car.

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  • noun One who is noted for being very fast.
  • noun A vehicle or other device used for racing.

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Examples

  • If your speedster is faster than a speeding bullet, nothing that can challenge him can catch him, and nothing that can catch him can challenge him.

    Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Problematic Superpowers and How to Make Them Work 2009

  • The Bengals speedster is a top-flight star and will turn on the jets again in the second half.

    USATODAY.com - It's time to hit the trade market and buy low 2004

  • Vermette, under contract through next year at between $2.5 and $3 million per season, is known as a speedster on the ice.

    Jackets deal Leclaire, draft pick for Vermette 2009

  • He did not fear physical pursuit, since his speedster was the fastest thing in space.

    Children of the Lens Smith, E. E. 1954

  • Pierzynski cited for speeding on way to ballpark Not known as speedster on bases, Sox catcher then subjected to ribbing from teammates ct-spt-0303-bits-white-sox-spring-tra20110302 A.J. Pierzynski apparently was too eager Wednesday to drive to Goodyear Ballpark.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • Pierzynski cited for speeding on way to ballpark Not known as speedster on bases, Sox catcher then subjected to ribbing from teammates ct-spt-0303-bits-white-sox-spring-tra20110302 A.J. Pierzynski apparently was too eager Wednesday to drive to Goodyear Ballpark.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2011

  • Recalled speedster Mitchell Johnson, playing his first game of the series, bowled with great pace and gusto to claim 2-42, striking tail-ender Rao Iftikhar in the head with a vicious bouncer in the process.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • Recalled speedster Johnson, playing his first game of the series, bowled with great pace and gusto to claim 2-42, striking tail-ender Iftikhar in the head with a vicious bouncer in the process.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • Recalled speedster Johnson, playing his first game of the series, bowled with great pace and gusto to claim 2-42, striking tail-ender Iftikhar in the head with a vicious bouncer in the process.

    The Roar - Your Sports Opinion 2010

  • Cornett is classified as a speedster while Bradford is a bigger, downhill runner.

    The Rebel Yell 2010

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