con·vert·ible
kən-ˈvər-tə-bəl 
1
: capable of being converted
a bond convertible to 12 shares of common stock
2
: having a top that may be lowered or removed
convertible coupe
plural convertibles
: something convertible
especially
: a convertible automobile compare roadster sense 1a
Examples of convertible in a Sentence
Adjective
The bonds are convertible into stock.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Head right for a convertible, or left for the region’s hottest new pizzeria.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
In November, the firm was issued a $500,000 convertible note with a conversion price of $10 per share; that stake is worth $2 million today.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The electric coupé and convertible share a more sculpted shape than their ICE siblings, special Folgore badging, and don’t have exhaust pipes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Cano was named president of the company and received a convertible note, which converts into 165,000 shares of DWAC’s stock that had a value of more than $6 million at the time the lawsuit was filed, according to the complaint.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
As your baby develops more strength and learns to sit up, the convertible toy stacks to make a supportive and comfortably padded chair.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
With time and a one-of-a-kind convertible on their hands, the drivers unloaded the car for a joyride on the then-new LA freeways.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
The phrase conjures many things, not least the iconic black and white images of vintage convertible cars, shiny black sunglasses, glamorous starlets and hustling cads named Marcello — all unforgettably captured in Federico Fellini's iconic Italian film evoking a special time and place.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
To those who understand the obsession, convertibles are one of the greatest inventions of all time.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
The Deluxe convertible was priced at $790, or about $17,530 in today’s dollars.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
But summer is, naturally, the sweet spot for convertibles.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Here are some of our favorites: Barbie and her matching pink convertible.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown rode in a convertible with Ashlyn Tsui, Miss Chinatown 2023.
—Karl Mondon, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
Two barely serviceable rear seats provide the stylish convertible with a fig leaf of practicality.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024
Adjective
What Menendez is accused of Menendez and his wife are accused of taking bribes from the three businessmen, including gold bars and a convertible Mercedes, in exchange for political favors.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Head right for a convertible, or left for the region’s hottest new pizzeria.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
In November, the firm was issued a $500,000 convertible note with a conversion price of $10 per share; that stake is worth $2 million today.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The electric coupé and convertible share a more sculpted shape than their ICE siblings, special Folgore badging, and don’t have exhaust pipes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Cano was named president of the company and received a convertible note, which converts into 165,000 shares of DWAC’s stock that had a value of more than $6 million at the time the lawsuit was filed, according to the complaint.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
As your baby develops more strength and learns to sit up, the convertible toy stacks to make a supportive and comfortably padded chair.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
With time and a one-of-a-kind convertible on their hands, the drivers unloaded the car for a joyride on the then-new LA freeways.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
The phrase conjures many things, not least the iconic black and white images of vintage convertible cars, shiny black sunglasses, glamorous starlets and hustling cads named Marcello — all unforgettably captured in Federico Fellini's iconic Italian film evoking a special time and place.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
That last number comfortably makes the EV the fastest electric convertible in the world.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
To those who understand the obsession, convertibles are one of the greatest inventions of all time.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
The Deluxe convertible was priced at $790, or about $17,530 in today’s dollars.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
But summer is, naturally, the sweet spot for convertibles.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Here are some of our favorites: Barbie and her matching pink convertible.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown rode in a convertible with Ashlyn Tsui, Miss Chinatown 2023.
—Karl Mondon, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
Two barely serviceable rear seats provide the stylish convertible with a fig leaf of practicality.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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convertible
1 of 2 adjective
con·vert·ible
kən-ˈvərt-ə-bəl
: capable of being converted : able to be changed in form or use
a sofa convertible into a bed
convertible
2 of 2 noun1
: something convertible
2
: an automobile with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
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