chariot
noun
a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc.
chariots
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pluralof chariot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Clouds billow and curl; chariots race upward, representing sutras that may deliver you to heaven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In a vast, dimly lit main hall spanning four levels, visitors gazed at chariots, household items, jewelled ornaments and, at the centre, Tutankhamun's iconic golden mask.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Another group had its leaders on chariots escorted to their campsite in a large procession with a music band, dancers, horses and camels.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
Clay chariots and bronze weaponry found in cemeteries near some enclosures suggest the inhabitants were familiar with warfare.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 14, 2023
The pigeons were swarming—thousands of them dive- bombing the spectators in the stands, attacking the other chariots.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
