brougham

[broo-uh m, broom, broh-uh m]

noun

a four-wheeled, boxlike, closed carriage for two or four persons, having the driver's perch outside.

Automotive.

(formerly) a limousine having an open driver's compartment.
an early type of automobile resembling a coupé, often powered by an electric motor.

Nearby words

Origin of brougham

1850–55; named after Lord Brougham (1778–1868), English statesman

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Examples from the Web for brougham

And even when Brougham shook the walls like an earthquake, they understood why they held so fast to their seats.
Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland|Henry B. Stanton
He sent at once to have the horse put to the brougham, took Diamond with him, and drove to the Children's Hospital.
At the Back of the North Wind|George MacDonald
I discovered Lord Brougham's profile, and advised the guide to remember it for the benefit of future visitors.
A July Holiday in Saxony, Bohemia, and Silesia|Walter White
The application terminated unsuccessfully; and the testimony of Mr. Aceum, exposed him to the animadversions of Mr. Brougham.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 290|Various

I was talking yesterday with Stephen about Brougham and Macaulay.
The Greville Memoirs|Charles C. F. Greville

British Dictionary definitions for brougham

brougham

noun

a four-wheeled horse-drawn closed carriage having a raised open driver's seat in front

obsolete a large car with an open compartment at the front for the driver

obsolete an early electric car

Word Origin for brougham

C19: named after Henry Peter, Lord Brougham (1778–1868)

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Word Origin and History for brougham

brougham

1851, one-horse closed carriage with two or four wheels, for two or four persons, from first Lord Brougham (1778-1868). The family name is from a place in Westmoreland.