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.
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New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Most examples will have received a comprehensive restoration by this time, a serious undertaking that can well exceed the cost of a convertible in concourse condition, which is worth about $500,000.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
On clear nights, the canvas roof can be rolled back like a convertible for stargazing from bed.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Many of Vanlab's kits go beyond the cookie-cutter expandable tailgate kitchen box/bed blueprint, carving out interior convertible lounge areas within even the smallest vans.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Most examples will have received a comprehensive restoration by this time, a serious undertaking that can well exceed the cost of a convertible in concourse condition, which is worth about $500,000.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
In total, 88 examples were built (79 coupes and nine convertibles).
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
On clear nights, the canvas roof can be rolled back like a convertible for stargazing from bed.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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