Brougham: meaning, definitions and examples

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brougham

 

[ หˆbruห.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of carriage

A brougham is a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with an enclosed cabin that typically seats two people. The vehicle is named after the British statesman Lord Brougham, who popularized this style of carriage in the early 19th century. It reflected the growing urban transportation demands during the Victorian era. Broughams were often used by the wealthy for social engagements and public appearances, offering a stylish and comfortable mode of travel. Despite the decline of horse-drawn transport, the brougham remains a notable design in the history of carriages.

Synonyms

cabriolet, carriage, phaeton

Examples of usage

  • The carriage ride in a brougham was a luxurious experience.
  • She arrived at the gala in a vintage brougham.
  • The museum showcased various types of broughams from the 1800s.

Translations

Translations of the word "brougham" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brougham

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅŒเคนเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brougham

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brougham

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brougham

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brougham

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brougham

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท brougham

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brougham

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brougham

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒๅŠณๆฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brougham

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brougham

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brougham

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brougham

Etymology

The word 'brougham' comes from the name of Lord Henry Brougham, who was an influential British statesman and a key figure in the early 19th century. He is credited with popularizing this specific type of carriage in the 1830s, which was characterized by its enclosed design and elegant appearance. The design became widely adopted in Britain and eventually spread to other parts of the world as demand for stylish personal transportation grew. The brougham represented a shift in urban transport, moving away from the open carriages that were common before. With the advent of the automobile, the brougham style evolved, but its influence is still seen in the design of modern vehicles. The term has remained in use in historical contexts and among antique carriage enthusiasts, symbolizing a prominent era of transport history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,000 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.