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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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Volkswagen plans to take the initial $1 billion equity stake in Rivian through an unsecured convertible note that will exchange into Rivian shares on or after Dec. 1.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
An agent, conducting surveillance near the couple’s modest, split-level house in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., snapped a photo of a Mercedes-Benz convertible parked out front, a court filing shows.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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Adjective
This may be the way that most people remember it, but the car has also been offered as a convertible since its second generation, and as a four-door Gran Coupe fastback and Gran Turismo hatchback since its third.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Volkswagen plans to take the initial $1 billion equity stake in Rivian through an unsecured convertible note that will exchange into Rivian shares on or after Dec. 1.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Noun
Ice Bear’s cockpit replicates that of a large convertible, with two teak fighting chairs, livewells, fishboxes, an ice chipper, and rocket launchers.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
An agent, conducting surveillance near the couple’s modest, split-level house in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., snapped a photo of a Mercedes-Benz convertible parked out front, a court filing shows.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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“Convertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convertible. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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