Brougham
/ˈbɹuːəm/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with an open seat for the driver in front of a closed cabin for two or four passengers, designed in 1839. historical
"“Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties.”"
- 2 a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat wordnet
- 3 An automobile, a sedan without a roof over the driver's seat.
- 4 light carriage; pulled by a single horse wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Example
More examples"“Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties.”"
Etymology
Named after British statesman Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.