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Definition of cabriolet

cabriolet

/ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ/
cab · ri · o · let
Plural:cabriolets
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cabriolet Lexical Profile

cabriolet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A passenger automobile with a folding or retractable roof.

Example

"They rented a sleek red cabriolet to drive along the scenic coastal highway."

2

A light, two-wheeled, hooded carriage drawn by a single horse.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, wealthygentlemen often traveled through the city streets in a private cabriolet."

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• Rhymes for cabriolet

• Nearby Words

cabman
caboodle
caboose
cabriolet
caca
cacao
cacay

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French cabriolet, a diminutive of cabriole ('a goat-like leap'), referring to the carriage's light, springing motion; it is also the source of the shortened English word 'cab'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cabriolet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cabriolet
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