horseless carriage

[ hawrs-lis ]

noun

1. an automobile:

   The horse and buggy were eventually replaced by the horseless carriage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horseless carriage¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

That’s a great goal for a company that once helped pull the plug on the “electric horseless carriage” but today is leading the charge with its own cutting-edge EVs.

From Washington Blade

This tony horseless carriage has a $342,000 base price that quickly skyrockets with natty options.

From Washington Blade

Then Sharon spoke of rumours that the new horseless carriage would soon do away with horses.

From Project Gutenberg

The idea of the horseless carriage is a matter that has long been in the minds of inventors.

From Project Gutenberg

If it were not so, why does one call a horseless carriage 'automobile' instead of 'self-moving carriage'?

From Project Gutenberg

"You should introduce the horseless carriage into your country," said the Doctor as he bounced about upon his seat.

From Project Gutenberg

The reporter had written quite unconsciously, just as he used to write horseless carriage.

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