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phaeton

 

[ หˆfeษชษ™tษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vehicle type

A phaeton is a type of open carriage or automobile characterized by a light, four-wheeled design. Traditionally, it features a folding hood and can accommodate multiple passengers. Phaetons were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with leisure and affluent lifestyles. They are typically distinguished by their elegant appearance and are considered a classic of vintage automotive design.

Synonyms

automobile, carriage, convertible

Examples of usage

  • The vintage phaeton was a stunning sight at the car show.
  • She enjoyed a leisurely ride in the open phaeton through the countryside.
  • In the museum, the restored phaeton captures the essence of early automotive design.

Translations

Translations of the word "phaeton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น faiรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phaeton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ phaeton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะตั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fajeton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒผใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phaรฉton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ faetรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท phaeton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜์ดํ„ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงูŠุทูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fajetรณn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ faetรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•้กฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ faeton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faieton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะตั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ”แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ feyton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ phaeton

Etymology

The term 'phaeton' originates from Greek mythology, where Phaethon was the son of the sun god Helios. In the context of vehicles, 'phaeton' refers to an open carriage that gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe. The design was characterized by its light weight, typically accommodating two to four passengers, making it ideal for personal and leisurely travel. As the automobile industry emerged, manufacturers adopted the name for similar vehicles, leading to the phaeton becoming synonymous with stylish open-top cars. This transition reflects the influence of historical designs on modern automotive trends.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,021 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.