Jampan (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of sedan chair used in India.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wealthy merchant was carried through the crowded streets in a jampan, surrounded by his loyal servants.
- During the festival, a decorated jampan was used to carry the idol of the deity through the procession.
- In ancient India, royal families often used jampan as a mode of transportation for short distances.
- The jampan was carefully balanced by four skilled carriers as they navigated the steep mountain paths.
- A fleet of jampan was arranged by the wedding planners to transport the guests from the hotel to the venue.