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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The Mustang Stampede celebrates the 1964 creation of the Ford Mustangs and features a parade of cars driving across the Mackinac Bridge, along with food and family-friendly activities, the Bridge Authority's website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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While some cruise lines provide shuttle buses, the walk is straightforward and manageable for most visitors.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation, including taking the bus or biking instead of driving, not idling vehicles and refueling vehicles after 8 p.m What is the heat index?—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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But shortly after Nelson gifted the property to the city, Rockhill Road began to see automobile traffic too.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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Also, none of the vehicles can interfere with automobile traffic.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The coach’s prototype quickly evolved into a machine featuring a lone basket with a 14-inch rim and a seven-inch ball.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The video gambling machines were disabled Friday, a day after the ruling, a board spokesperson said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Horseless carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseless%20carriage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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