Word
chariot
Phoneticschar·i·ot
US/ˈtʃɛɹiət/
UK/tʃˈæɹiət/
Definition
n. an ancient vehicle with two wheels that was pulled by horses. It was used in the past for racing and fighting in wars.
n. a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare, racing, and processions. Often associated with classical antiquity and mythology.
Examples
“The warrior drove his chariot into the center of the battle.”
“Museum visitors can see a restored Roman chariot that was once used for high-speed races in the circus.”
“In many ancient epics, the sun is depicted as a golden chariot pulled across the sky by divine horses, symbolizing the daily cycle of light and darkness.”
Examples
simple
“The warrior drove his chariot into the center of the battle.”
contextual
“Museum visitors can see a restored Roman chariot that was once used for high-speed races in the circus.”
complex
“In many ancient epics, the sun is depicted as a golden chariot pulled across the sky by divine horses, symbolizing the daily cycle of light and darkness.”
Usage
Often appears in literary or historical contexts; frequently paired with verbs like 'drive', 'ride', or 'race'.
Real-World Examples
“Moments later, Sol’s chariot resumed its fiery march across the sky, just as modern science predicted .” “Charles I’s wife, Henrietta Maria, danced the lead role in the masque Tempe Restored, in which she was lowered from the ceiling on a jewelled chariot.”