brougham

brough·am

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [broo-uh m, broom, broh-uh m]
- /ˈbru əm, brum, ˈbroʊ əm/
- /bruːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broo-uh m, broom, broh-uh m]
- /ˈbru əm, brum, ˈbroʊ əm/

Definitions of brougham word

noun brougham a four-wheeled horse-drawn closed carriage having a raised open driver's seat in front 3
noun brougham a large car with an open compartment at the front for the driver 3
noun brougham an early electric car 3
noun brougham a closed, four-wheeled carriage with the driver's seat outside 3
noun brougham any of certain early types of automobile 3
noun brougham an electrically powered automobile similar to a coupe 3

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Origin of brougham

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; named after Lord Brougham (1778-1868), English statesman

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Parts of speech for Brougham

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brougham popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for brougham

noun brougham

carriage — A carriage is an old-fashioned vehicle, usually for a small number of passengers, which is pulled by horses.

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