Charabanc: meaning, definitions and examples

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charabanc

 

[ หˆสƒรฆrษ™หŒbรฆล‹k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of vehicle

A charabanc is a type of tourist bus or coach that is typically used for recreational outings or excursions. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the United Kingdom. Charabancs were characterized by their open-top design and bench seating, making them ideal for sightseeing trips. They were often used for transporting groups of people to seaside resorts or other attractions, allowing passengers to enjoy the fresh air and scenic views. Although the use of charabancs has declined with the advent of more modern vehicles, it remains a nostalgic symbol of group travel.

Synonyms

bus, coach, omnibus

Examples of usage

  • We hired a charabanc for our trip to the countryside.
  • The charabanc tour took us through beautiful landscapes.
  • Many tourists preferred the charabanc to explore the city.
  • The vintage charabanc was a highlight of the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "charabanc" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฐเคฌเฅˆเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒฉใƒใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋ผ๋ฐฉํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฑุงุจุงู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…ๆธธๅทดๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‡ะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ charabanc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charabanc

Etymology

The term 'charabanc' originates from the French word 'charette ร  bancs', which translates to 'cart with benches'. It reflects the vehicle's design for carrying multiple passengers seated on benches or long seats. The word became more common in English around the early 20th century, particularly in the UK, as motorized vehicles began to replace horse-drawn carriages for public transport. Charabancs were initially made from wood and later evolved with metal frames and canvas tops to accommodate passengers. Over time, the charabanc became synonymous with holiday outings and group travel, especially during the summer months when families and friends would take excursions together. While the classic charabanc design has become rare, the term still evokes a sense of nostalgia for early motor travel.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,016, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.