cabriolet
pronunciation
How to pronounce cabriolet in British English:
UK [ˈkæbriəʊleɪ]
How to pronounce cabriolet in American English:
US [ˈkæbrioʊleɪ]
-
- Noun:
- small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood
Word Origin
- cabriolet (n.)
- "light two-wheeled chaise," 1766, from French cabriolet (18c.), derivative of cabriole (see cab). So called from its light, leaping motion.
Example
- 1. They sent for a cabriolet .
- 2. " In the second place -- is the cabriolet for monsieur le maire ? "
- 3. " Yes , my good woman , I am in search of a cabriolet which I can hire . "
- 4. As he was finishing , the sound of a cabriolet entering the yard was heard .
- 5. " Have you a cabriolet that you can let me have ? "