A hansom is a type of old-fashionedno longer common; belonging to an earlier time horse-drawnpulled and moved by horses rather than an engine carriage. It was built for two passengers and had the driver’s seat positionedplaced or arranged in a particular location above and behind them.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈhæn.səm/
Easy pronunciation: HAN-sum (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: HAN-sum.
Refers to the old two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
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Hansom Meaning
an old horse-drawn carriage with two wheels and a driver seated behind and above the passengers
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
Example: They arrived at the hotel in a hansom.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- hansom cab — This is the direct synonym given by the source data and commonly used for the same carriage.
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Hansom Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- hansom cab
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Common Mistakes
- Not a modern taxi or car; it refers to an old horse-drawn vehicle.
- It is easy to confuse with other kinds of carriages, but a hansom specifically has two wheels and a raised driver’s seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hansom mean?
A hansom is a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver seated above and behind the passengers.
What is a synonym for hansom?
The main synonym is hansom cab.
Is a hansom the same as a cab?
Not exactly. A hansom is a specific kind of cab: a horse-drawn, two-wheeled carriage.
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