[1915–20; speed + -ster]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: conditioning, decoder, feedback, markup, stockpile
Examples of 'speedster' in a sentence
speedster
Not the sort of thing appreciated by a 90mph speedster.
The Sun (2009)
I had thought he was an out-andout five-furlong speedster.
The Sun (2012)
This lightly-raced speedster should come into his own this season.
The Sun (2013)
This speedster is the type to improve this term.
The Sun (2014)
There does not appear to be a really outstanding speedster.
The Sun (2011)
He might not be a big, fearsome speedster - but he consistently swings the ball at a nifty pace.
The Sun (2018)
The left-arm speedster delivered a volley of short stuff that had the batting rabbits diving for cover.
The Sun (2017)
The 6ft 8in speedster, 23, changed in a bid to stop knocking the stumps as he delivers the ball.
The Sun (2013)
And after months of despair, the speedster is ready to stride into the light as he heads home.