horseless carriage

[ hawrs-lis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an automobile:
The horse and buggy were eventually replaced by the horseless carriage.

First recorded in 1890–95

Then Sharon spoke of rumours that the new horseless carriage would soon do away with horses.

The idea of the horseless carriage is a matter that has long been in the minds of inventors.

If it were not so, why does one call a horseless carriage 'automobile' instead of 'self-moving carriage'?

"You should introduce the horseless carriage into your country," said the Doctor as he bounced about upon his seat.

The reporter had written quite unconsciously, just as he used to write horseless carriage.

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