chariot
UK: ˈtʃær.i.ət | US: ˈtʃær.i.ət
n. a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing
n. a light four-wheeled carriage
The word "chariot" traces back to Latin carrus, meaning a wheeled vehicle, which evolved into Old French char (cart). The suffix -iot was added to form chariot, originally denoting a lighter or smaller carriage. Over time, it became specifically associated with the fast, two-wheeled vehicles used in ancient battles and races. The term reflects the technological and cultural significance of such vehicles in antiquity.
The Roman general rode into battle on a golden chariot.
Chariot races were a popular spectacle in ancient Rome.
The museum displayed a beautifully preserved Egyptian chariot.
She imagined herself as a warrior driving a chariot across the plains.
The chariot’s wheels were reinforced with iron for durability.