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Surrey

Verb / ˈsɜ:i: / Another word for surrey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a light four-wheeled carriage with two or four seats facing forward

Synonyms & similar words

surrey carriage buggy cart chariot coach landau phaeton trap wagon barouche chaise gig tilbury whip shay brougham hansom hackney hack

Common collocations

  • horse-drawn surrey
  • open surrey
  • electric surrey
  • rent a surrey
  • ride in a surrey
  • tourist surrey

Word family

noun surrey

Usage note

A surrey is a type of horse-drawn carriage. It is not commonly used in modern English and is often associated with historical contexts or tourist attractions.

Example sentences

  1. The family went for a ride in the surrey on a sunny day.
  2. The surrey was pulled by two horses.
  3. The surrey had comfortable seats and a canopy to protect from the sun.
  4. The surrey was a popular mode of transportation in the 19th century.
  5. The surrey was often used for leisurely rides in the countryside.

Quotes

  • "The surrey with the fringe on top" - from the musical Oklahoma!
  • "We're off on the road to Morocco, this is the craziest trip we've ever been on. We're going to the desert on a surrey with a fringe on top." - from the movie Road to Morocco
  • "On a clear day, you can see forever and ever more." - from the musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (which features a song called 'She Wasn't You' that mentions a surrey)

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