berline

American  

[ber-lin, bur-lin] / bərˈlɪn, ˈbɜr lɪn /

Or berlin

noun

1. an automobile with the front and rear compartments separated by a glass partition, as some limousines.

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Etymology

Origin of berline

From French; see origin at berlin

Example Sentences

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berline

A berline stood at the door, the postillion at the horses' heads, and about it there was some bustle, as if in preparation of a departure.

From The Trampling of the Lilies by Rafael Sabatini

It was an indifferent-looking berline, and my men were within an ace of allowing it to pass.

From The Trampling of the Lilies by Rafael Sabatini

Accordingly, he and Mr. Calvert set out for Amsterdam on the morning of the 17th of February, travelling in a large berline and taking but one servant—Mr. Morris's—with them.

From Calvert of Strathore by Carter Goodloe

A travelling berline, covered thick with dust, too!

From The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield

At five o'clock she starts for Fontainebleau in her blue berline.

From The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle