charabanc

noun

char·​a·​banc ˈsher-ə-ˌbaŋ How to pronounce charabanc (audio)
-ˌbäŋ,
ˈsha-rə-
British
: a sightseeing motor coach

Word History

Etymology

French char à bancs, literally, wagon with benches

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charabanc was in 1914

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Cite this Entry

“Charabanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charabanc. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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