cabriolets
/ˌkæbriəˈleɪz/
NOUN
1. Convertible automobiles
Passenger automobiles equipped with folding or retractable roofs that can be lowered or removed to provide an open-air driving experience.
1.1. Convertible cars and automobiles
Used to describe open-top passenger cars with retractable or folding roofs, particularly luxury and sports models commonly referred to as cabriolets in European automotive terminology.
Synonyms
- convertibles
- roadsters
- spiders
- open-tops
- dropheads
- soft-tops
Examples
- The luxury car exhibition featured several vintage cabriolets from renowned European manufacturers.
- The dealership displayed a collection of elegant cabriolets with retractable roofs.
- Enthusiasts gathered to admire the classic cabriolets at the annual automotive show.
- The tourists rented cabriolets to enjoy the scenic coastal roads with the roofs lowered.
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NOUN
2. Light horse-drawn passenger carriages
Lightweight horse-drawn passenger carriages, traditionally featuring two or four wheels and a folding hood or roof.
2.1. Historical horse-drawn transportation
Used to describe small, lightweight carriages drawn by horses and designed to transport passengers, particularly in historical European settings.
Synonyms
Examples
- The historical exhibition displayed several beautifully restored cabriolets from the nineteenth century.
- Wealthy families once traveled through the countryside in elegant cabriolets drawn by horses.
- The museum's collection included antique cabriolets with decorative wooden wheels and folding leather hoods.