Definitions

1. noun

A type of four-wheeled, open carriage drawn by horses, used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“The wealthy family owned a beautiful phaeton, which they used to attend social gatherings.”

2. noun

A car with an open or retractable roof, often used for convertible models.

“The sports car was a sleek phaeton with a soft top that could be easily folded up.”