Hansom: meaning, definitions and examples

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hansom

 

[ หˆhรฆn.sษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of carriage

A hansom is a type of horse-drawn carriage that was popular during the 19th century. It features two wheels and is designed to seat two passengers. The driver sits in front, exposed to the elements, which allows for easy access to the horses. Hansoms were widely used in urban settings and are often associated with taxi services in historical contexts. The design of the hansom allows for a low center of gravity, making it more stable than many other carriages.

Synonyms

cabriolet, carriage, hackney carriage

Examples of usage

  • The hansom cab sped through the cobblestone streets.
  • She hailed a hansom to take her to the theater.
  • In Victorian times, the hansom was a fashionable mode of transport.

Translations

Translations of the word "hansom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atraente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคฐเฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช attraktiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะฐะฑะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atrakcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ…ๅŠ›็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attirant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atractivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋ ฅ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฐุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™itaลพlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvabnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟทไบบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ privlaฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐlaรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™lbedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atractivo

Etymology

The term 'hansom' originates from the 19th century and is derived from the name of its inventor, Joseph Hansom, who created the carriage in 1834 in England. The hansom cab quickly became popular due to its design, which allowed for greater speed and maneuverability compared to previous carriage designs. It was particularly favored in urban areas, as it could navigate narrow streets more easily. The popularity of the hansom cab coincided with the rise of city life in the Victorian era. By the late 19th century, hansom cabs were a common sight on the streets of London and other cities. They served as a precursor to modern taxi services and can be seen as an important development in public transportation history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,527 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.