Hansom (Noun)
Meaning
A two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The couple hired a hansom to take them on a romantic ride through the city's historic district.
- In the 19th century, hansom cabs were a common sight on the streets of London.
- The museum had a beautifully restored hansom on display, complete with intricate wood carvings and plush velvet seats.
- As they rode through the park in the hansom, the sound of the horse's hooves on the pavement was soothing.
- The hansom driver expertly navigated the crowded streets, his high perch giving him a clear view of the traffic ahead.