curricle

/ˈkɜːrɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A light, two-wheeled open carriage, often with a folding top, used for riding in pairs.

“The 18th-century aristocrat rode his curricle through the countryside.”

2. noun

A light, two-wheeled carriage with a folding top, often used for riding in pairs.

“In the 18th century, the curricle was a popular mode of transportation among the upper class.”

Synonyms

  • carriage
  • phaeton

Antonyms

  • funeral wagon
  • hearse