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Definition of clarence

clarence

/ˈklɛr.əns/
clar · ence
Plural:clarences
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clarence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A closed, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage featuring a glass front, seating for four passengers inside, and an elevated exterior seat for the driver.

Example

"The wealthy merchant arrived at the theater in a polished clarence, its glass front gleaming in the gaslight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While usually capitalized as 'Clarence' when referring to the British royal title or given name, it is typically styled in lowercase when denoting the 19th-century carriage.

• Rhymes for clarence

• Nearby Words

clapperboard
claptrap
clara
clarence
clarence river
clarenceux
clarencieux

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Prince William, Duke of Clarence (who later became King William IV of the United Kingdom), reflecting the era when the carriage style was popularized in the mid-19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarence
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