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cabriolet
This term evokes a sense of luxury, leisure, and openness. In modern usage, it is often used as a more sophisticated or European alternative to the word convertible, suggesting a certain elegance or high-end automotive design rather than just a functional roof mechanism.
Historically, the word refers to a specific type of horse-drawn carriage. When used in a historical or literary context, it signals a 19th-century setting and implies a vehicle designed for speed and agility compared to heavier coaches.
Meanings
Examples
He drove his red cabriolet along the coast with the top down.
I wonder if a cabriolet would be practical for a family of four.
Let us take the cabriolet for a spin in the sunshine.
The luxury dealership specializes in high end cabriolets.
She prefers the feeling of the wind in her hair when driving a cabriolet.
The nobleman arrived at the estate in a polished black cabriolet.
A horse drawn cabriolet rattled loudly over the cobblestone streets.
The museum display features a rare 19th century cabriolet.