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- US Pronunciation
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- [chahr ey bangk]
- /tʃɑr eɪ bæŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chahr ey bangk]
- /tʃɑr eɪ bæŋk/
Definition of char-a-banc word
- noun plural char-a-banc a large bus used on sightseeing tours, especially one with open sides and no center aisle. 1
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Origin of char-a-banc
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; back formation from French char-à-bancs literally, car with benches, the -s being taken as plural ending of word as a whole
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Parts of speech for Char-a-banc
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
char-a-banc popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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