jaunting-car
Definition
Noun: A "jaunting-car" is a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, typically used in Ireland, with seats placed back-to-back or side-by-side, and often featuring a low body and a canopy.
Usage Examples
- (A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for riding.)
- (A historical vehicle used for travel.)
Advanced Usage
- "to ride in a jaunting-car": to travel using this specific type of carriage, often associated with leisurely or tourist excursions.
- Visitors to Killarney often hire a jaunting-car for a scenic ride. (A recreational use of the vehicle.)
Variants and Related Words
- Jaunty (adj): lively, cheerful, or stylish in manner or appearance. (Note: This is related etymologically but is a separate word; "jaunting-car" is a fixed compound.)
- Side-car (n): an alternative name for a jaunting-car, especially one with seats on the sides.
Synonyms
- Side-car: a direct synonym, referring to the same vehicle.
- Irish jaunting-car: a more specific term emphasizing its Irish origin.
Related Idioms
- "off on a jaunt": to go on a short, pleasurable trip (derived from the root "jaunt," meaning a short journey).
- They went off on a jaunt to the coast. (A short excursion, though not necessarily in a jaunting-car.)