Phaeton
//ˈfeɪ.ɪtən// name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses
"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."
- 2 large open car seating four with folding top wordnet
- 3 a large open touring motorcar with a folding top
Proper Noun
- 1 Alternative form of Phaëthon. alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Borrowed from French phaéton.
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