as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
with the coming of the horseless carriage, distances between places were greatly reduced and the national landscape was transformed
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Recent Examples of horseless carriage
Uriah Smith thought that sticking a horse head on the front of a horseless carriage would prevent horses from getting upset upon seeing one.
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Larry Printz, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023
Ferdinand Porsche first put them in a prototype horseless carriage in 1900.
—WIRED, 3 Oct. 2023
There’s no argument that today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are built and engineered far better than at any point since the days of the horseless carriage.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 May 2022
Within a decade, however, the horseless carriage had greatly reduced demand for horse clippers.
—Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 18 May 2022
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Larry Printz, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023
Ferdinand Porsche first put them in a prototype horseless carriage in 1900.
—WIRED, 3 Oct. 2023
There’s no argument that today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are built and engineered far better than at any point since the days of the horseless carriage.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 May 2022
Within a decade, however, the horseless carriage had greatly reduced demand for horse clippers.
—Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 18 May 2022
See All Example Sentences for horseless carriage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horseless carriage
Noun
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Late this spring, I was led into a car in Kyiv, blindfolded, and driven to a secret factory in western Ukraine.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Its board recently voted to permanently allow alcohol advertisements on bus shelters and trolleys.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Their vehicles were part of a long line of automobiles lining a block of Genesee Street during Scoop Waukegan over the weekend.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amazon Tiny but powerful, this 2-inch sound machine fills any space with soothing ambient noise—perfect for sleep or focus, and compact enough for travel.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Just set the timer to the length of your blend, and the machine will turn itself off once it’s finished.—
Brittany Romano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Horseless carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseless%20carriage. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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