A chariot is an old-fashioned horse-drawnpulled by horses instead of powered by an engine vehicle, best known from ancient history and ceremonialused for formal events or special occasions use. It can also mean to ride in one or to transportmove people or things from one place to another someone or something in one.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtʃæriət/
Easy pronunciation: CHAR-ee-ət (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: CHAR.
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Chariot Meaning
a small ceremonial carriage pulled by horses
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
Example: The royal procession was led by a gilded chariot.
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Other Meanings of Chariot
Meaning 2
an ancient two-wheeled vehicle used in war or races
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome
Example: The museum displayed a Roman chariot.
Meaning 3
to travel by chariot
Part of speech: verb
Definition: ride in a chariot
Example: The hero charioted across the plain.
Meaning 4
to carry by chariot
Part of speech: verb
Definition: transport in a chariot
Example: The guests were charioted to the temple.
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Chariot Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- ceremonial carriage
- carriage
ancient two-wheeled war or racing vehicle
- war chariot
- battle vehicle
ride in a chariot
- travel by chariot
transport in a chariot
- carry by chariot
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use chariot to mean any old carriage, but it usually refers to a specific ceremonial or ancient horse-drawn vehicle.
- Do not confuse chariot with carriage: a chariot is typically lighter and historically distinct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does chariot mean?
A chariot is a horse-drawn vehicle, usually a light ceremonial carriage or an ancient two-wheeled vehicle used in war and races.
What are common synonyms for chariot?
For the ceremonial noun sense, carriage is the closest broad synonym, though it is not always exact. For the ancient war vehicle sense, phrases like war chariot are more precise than single-word synonyms.
Is chariot a noun or a verb?
Chariot can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a horse-drawn vehicle. As a verb, it means to ride or transport in a chariot.
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