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cabriolet Definition

cab·rio·let (kab′rē ə lā)

noun

  1. a light two-wheeled carriage, usually with a hood that folds, drawn by one horse
  2. 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.

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