brougham
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- noun
- /ˈbrʊəm/
- Archaic
- The old brougham was a reminder of a bygone era, once preferred by the wealthy for their travels.
- Cadillac Brougham
- Fleetwood Brougham
- brougham carriage
Examples
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Emma stared at the brougham, her hands frozen on top of her head in astonishment.
Fiction book (2002) -
The dilapidated brougham, the only vehicle in the remote island village that possessed a roof of any sort, was led by a team of twin nags, both of whom were nosing about Emma's cabbages, which had only just sprouted.
Fiction book (2002) -
I got the Fleetwood Brougham.
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The hood was warm on the dark blue Cadillac Brougham; the lights were on in the house.
Fiction book (2001) -
Baby, you're in the back seat of a Cadillac Brougham.
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Your brougham awaits.
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Accordingly, she turned her face back toward the rain and shouted at the occupant of the brougham, "Lord MacCreigh, really, I am quite surprised at you."
Fiction book (2002) -
According to police, the operator of the 1991 Cadillac Brougham that drove into the side of a home on White Birch Road and caused a fire is a 34-year-old male.
Blog text (30) -
The elegant brougham rolled down the street, showcasing its sleek design.
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As soon as she stepped into the brougham, she felt the warmth of its luxurious interior.
Synonyms
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A small two-wheeled horse carriage with a covered passenger seat and the driver behind
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An early car from the late 1800s and early 1900s
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A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse with a covered seat for passengers and a driver behind
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A horse-drawn carriage that people hire like a taxi
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word brougham comes from the name of Lord Brougham, a British lord who made a small 'closed carriage' popular. Because his carriages had an enclosed passenger compartment and an open driver's seat, the name later came to mean that style of vehicle, including early automobiles.