hansom (Meaning)
hansom (n)
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
hansom ()
Alt. of cab
Synonyms & Antonyms of hansom
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hansom Sentence Examples
- The hansom cab trundled through the cobblestone streets, its horse's hooves clopping rhythmically.
- The young woman emerged from the hansom, her skirts rustling as she straightened her bonnet.
- The hansom driver whipped his reins, urging his horse to carry the fare swiftly to their destination.
- The gaslit lamps flickered softly, casting an ethereal glow on the passing hansom.
- The hansom was a popular mode of transportation in Victorian London, offering a convenient and romantic ride.
- The hansom's canopy provided shelter from the rain, keeping the passengers dry and comfortable.
- The hansom driver wore a distinctive uniform, including a tall top hat and brass buttons.
- The hansom was often used to convey wealthy patrons to balls and other social events.
- The hansom's suspension system ensured a smooth ride, despite the rough city roads.
- The introduction of the automobile eventually led to the decline of the hansom cab as a primary means of transportation.
FAQs About the word hansom
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengersAlt. of cab
surrey, roadster, tonga, cabriolet, carryall,cab, buggy, chaise, coupe, phaeton
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The hansom cab trundled through the cobblestone streets, its horse's hooves clopping rhythmically.
The young woman emerged from the hansom, her skirts rustling as she straightened her bonnet.
The hansom driver whipped his reins, urging his horse to carry the fare swiftly to their destination.
The gaslit lamps flickered softly, casting an ethereal glow on the passing hansom.
