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chariot

/ˈtʃæɹ.i.ət/
char · i · ot
Plural:chariots
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Past Simple:charioted
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Past Participle:charioted
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Present Participle:charioting
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chariot Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare, racing, and ceremonial processions.

Example

"The ancient Egyptians and Romans prominently featured the chariot in their military conquests and grand spectacles."

2

A light, four-wheeled pleasure carriage with back seats only, widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Example

"The nobility arrived at the country estate in a beautifully crafted wooden chariot."

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• verb

1

To convey or travel in a chariot.

Example

"The victorious general was charioted through the city streets to the cheers of the adoring crowd."

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• Rhymes for chariot

• Nearby Words

charente
chari
charichuelo
chariot
charleroi
charles
charles river

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'chariot', a diminutive of 'char' (cart, carriage), which derives from Latin 'carrus' (two-wheeled wagon), ultimately of Celtic origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chariot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chariot
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