Meaning of the word phaeton in English
What does phaeton mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
phaeton
US /ˈfeɪ.tən/
UK /ˈfeɪ.tən/
Noun
1.
a light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, with or without a top, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries
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The wealthy family arrived in a grand phaeton.
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She imagined herself riding through the countryside in a beautiful phaeton.
2.
an early type of open automobile, typically a touring car with a light body
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The vintage car show featured a rare 1920s phaeton.
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Driving a phaeton offered an exhilarating open-air experience.