jaunting car

noun

Definition of jaunting carnext
as in calash

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunting car
  1. hackney coach
  2. droshky
  3. coach
  4. cab
  5. roadster
  6. gig
  7. buggy
  8. diligence
Noun
  • The diffuse forms of the Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, and Leipziger Platz are still unmistakable against a foreground of pedestrians in modern dress, hackney coaches, and other symbols of the Industrial Revolution.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of hackney coach
Noun
  • Wandering inside, the boy discovers a luxurious apartment, furnished with tapestries and mirrors; outside, a droshky driver invites him for a ride and then abruptly jumps out, leaving him the reins.
    — Ruth Franklin, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2018
Definition of droshky
Noun
  • Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh shared several sobering injury updates Monday in the wake of Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beneath the polished surface of Estonia’s elite ice rinks, a Russian hockey prodigy ruled by his violent father and an Estonian figure skater groomed by a manipulative coach fall in love across a national divide.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • The sceney Quadrado is a 20-minute cab ride away, or longer on rainy days, when potholes and heavy traffic can slow cars down to a halt.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Options include a Starlink Mini satellite internet system, 440-W solar charging setup, external ladder, separate removable table for use between the swivel cab seats, and aforementioned add-ons and swaps like the rear office.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • While still renderings, the images show a two-door roadster that’s reminiscent of post-1958 C1 Corvettes, especially with that quad headlight setup and the chrome bumper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly a century after rolling off the line, one Aston Martin roadster has proven itself a formidable racer.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of roadster
Noun
  • After performing a gig without openers, Ed Sheeran brought on Isaac Slade, former singer of the Fray, to serve as his opening act Saturday as the Loop Tour resumed in Atlanta.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • John only found peace by giving up the ring, turning down the gig, and forging his own path.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of gig
Noun
  • And those cars didn’t mean their buggies were any less wonderful.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Veterinary staff needed help to complete the procedure, ferrying the animals back and forth in carriers on electric buggies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of buggy
Noun
  • Leaders should understand their data, governance, diligence processes and decision rights before a live opportunity puts them under pressure.
    — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Taaffe’s diligence, intelligence, understanding of the position (beyond his years) and detailed preparation have earned him the trust of coach Jeff Hafley.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of diligence
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