tonneau

/tɔn.o/ or /tɑ̃.no/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A two-wheeled, open carriage, typically with a folding top and side panels that can be folded back.

“The couple arrived at the party in their fancy tonneau, drawing a lot of attention.”

2. noun

A wine barrel with a capacity of 59 gallons (220 liters).

“The winery stored their finest vintages in oak tonneaux.”

3. noun

A small, usually open, two-wheeled vehicle.

“As a child, she loved riding in her father’s old tonneau through the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • barrel
  • carriage
  • vehicle

Antonyms

  • closed vehicle
  • enclosed carriage