Phaeton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phaeton is a noun meaning (vehicles) a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses.
Meaning
(vehicles) a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses.
More Meanings
- (automotive) a large open touring motorcar with a folding top
Example Sentences
...I saw the girls of Nob Hill on their way to school, kicking pebbles at each other and laughing; I saw young ladies coming home past curfew in their beaus' phaetons.
It had been settled that Lorraine was to drive Emily in his phaeton. It is true the sun was full in her eyes, the wind high, and the dust, which is just mud in high spirits, flew round them in clouds; but Emily found her ride delightful.
Word Forms
- phaetons
Synonyms for phaeton
Depending on context, synonyms include tourer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tourer, perch, centaur, strophalos, hippocamp.
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