Popemobile

[ pohp-muh-beel ]

noun

, (often lowercase)

1. Informal. any of various vehicles used to transport the pope when he appears in public, typically equipped with bulletproof glass.

Popemobile

/ ˈpəʊpməˌbiːl /

noun

1. a small open-top car used by the Pope to move amongst crowds

Word History and Origins

Origin of Popemobile¹

First recorded in 1975–80; Pope + -mobile

Word History and Origins

Origin of Popemobile¹

C20: pope + -mobile

Example Sentences

After the ceremony, the pope ditched his mitre and ceremonial robes and hopped into the popemobile for a spin around the square.

From The Daily Beast

He has opted for Fiat cars instead of the armored Mercedes “Popemobile” favored by his predecessors.

From The Daily Beast

He rode in the popemobile and held the papal umbrella when the pontiff had to be out in the rain.

From The Daily Beast