cabriolet
cabriolet
Definition
cab·rio·let (kab′rē ə lā′)
noun
- a light two-wheeled carriage, usually with a hood that folds, drawn by one horse
- a former style of automobile like a convertible coupe
Etymology: Fr, dim. of cabriole, a leap, caper < It capriola, capriole
cabriolet
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- A4: AUDI reckons that its A4 Cabriolet is the best of the bunch despite the arrival of Saab's stylish new 9-3 rag top rival.
- old: With the top down, it feels more like a convertible but tauter, with less shake on rough roads than some older cabriolets.
- other: Many other larger cabriolets were available at the ime for the same if not less money.
Modifies a noun
- version: The cabriolet version of the people car built in 1971.
- model: Volkswagen has unveiled the production version of its coupe cabriolet model the Eos.
Noun used with modifier
- coupe: Soon there will be the most desirable new 3 Series of all, the coupe cabriolet.
- four-seater: This flowing, elegant four-seater cabriolet is an expression of Renault's vision of driving pleasure.
