cabriolet
Americannoun
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a light, two-wheeled, one-horse carriage with a folding top, capable of seating two persons.
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an automobile resembling a coupe but with a folding top.
noun
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a small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two seats and a folding hood
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a former name for a drophead coupé
Etymology
Origin of cabriolet
1760–70; < French: literally, little caper; so called from its light movement. See cabriole, -et
Example Sentences
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Kim Pierce, 73, a retired automotive entrepreneur who lives in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on his 1939 BMW 327/28 sports cabriolet, as told to A.J.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
To complete the swap, Mr. Mann restored the Franay cabriolet coachwork to the 145.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2020
Yes, the G Wagen is a bit obnoxious and, no, a cabriolet version doesn’t make it any more approachable or affordable.
From The Verge • Jan. 18, 2018
The E-Class Coupe starts at $58,900; the cabriolet starts at $62,600.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2017
Peggy was conscious of quickening heart throbs as she alighted from the cabriolet, and ascended the few steps that led to the door of the building.
From Peggy Owen at Yorktown by Madison, Lucy Foster
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