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Surrey - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

surrey

/ˈsɜːri/ /ˈsʌri/

Definition:

A light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a retractable top.

Synonyms:

carriage, buggy, cart, gig

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms)

Common Collocations:

horse-drawn surrey, surrey with fringe, ride in a surrey

Derivatives:

surreys (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "surrey" to refer to a specific type of open carriage, often associated with historical or leisurely rides.

Common Phrases:

surrey with the fringe on top, ride in a surrey

Etymology:

Derived from Surrey, England, where such carriages were popular in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. We rented a surrey for a scenic tour of the park.
  • 2. The surrey had comfortable seats and a retractable canopy.
  • 3. Children giggled as the horse pulled the surrey down the lane.
  • 4. A surrey is often seen in period films set in the 1800s.

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