Synonyms for

Chariot

Verb / ˈtʃeri:ʌt / Another word for chariot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient times for racing and warfare

Synonyms & similar words

carriage coach wagon cart buggy vehicle ride conveyance gig trap whip equipage chariot landau phaeton chaise hack hansom brougham surrey

Synonyms by register

Formal

carriage vehicle wagon

Literary

war-car battle-wagon

Antonyms

bicycle car train bus motorcycle scooter

Common collocations

  • chariot race
  • chariot wheel
  • royal chariot
  • war chariot
  • ancient chariot
  • golden chariot
  • chariot of fire

Word family

noun chariot

Usage note

A chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient times for warfare or racing. It is not a modern form of transportation.

Example sentences

  1. The chariot raced around the track at the Roman Colosseum.
  2. The soldiers used chariots to transport weapons and supplies.
  3. We saw a chariot at the museum and learned about its history.
  4. The chariot was decorated with gold and jewels for the king's parade.
  5. Ben-Hur drove a chariot in the famous movie scene.

Quotes

  • 'I am the charioteer and you are the chariot. I am the fisher and you are the fish.' - Sri Ramakrishna
  • 'I would rather be a servant in the House of the Lord than to sit in the seats of the mighty and be pulled in their chariots.' - Billy Graham
  • 'We are like chariots, my friend; empty, full, empty again, forever.' - George R.R. Martin

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