Coach-and-four (Noun)
Meaning
A carriage pulled by four horses with one driver.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lord of the manor was famous for riding his coach-and-four at breakneck speeds across the countryside.
- The tourists gathered around to watch as the historic coach-and-four rattled down the cobblestone street.
- In the 18th century, owning a coach-and-four was a status symbol among the wealthy elite.
- The royal family's coach-and-four was a stunning sight, with its gleaming brass hardware and matching black horses.
- The park ranger warned the public to be careful as the coach-and-four came thundering down the carriage road.