ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sedan

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /səˈdæn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sedan is a noun meaning A handbarrow for transporting fish.

Meaning

A handbarrow for transporting fish.

More Meanings

  1. An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.
  2. (US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space, and luggage or (limited) cargo space.

Example Sentences

In addition there was a companion four-door sedan, mounted on the C- 38 Series 121.5-inch platform and equipped with the 1 14-horsepower L-head six.
The 1929 Model A Tudor sedan on these pages will receive a mild top chop of 3 inches, combined with the installation of a rear delivery door and a filled roof.
The People who had often heard of me, were very curious to croud about the Sedan, and the Girl was complaiſant enough to make the Bearers ſtop, and to take me in her Hand that I might be conveniently ſeen.
1986 May, Jack Keebler, U.S. Family Sedans - traditional technology takes on state of the art, Popular Science, page 24, What we are observing in this sedan square-off is the cumulative effect of modern design technology on the family sedan.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sedan

Depending on context, synonyms include litter, saloon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include palanquin, brougham, car, automobile, vehicle, salon.

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