horse-and-buggy
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the last few generations preceding the invention of the automobile.
vivid recollections of horse-and-buggy days.
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old-fashioned; outmoded.
horse-and-buggy methods.
Etymology
Origin of horse-and-buggy
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Detractors of the striking writers taunted them on social media that software was going to horse-and-buggy their livelihoods.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
To help ensure that, Davis wisely coordinated an 1888 horse-and-buggy version of a shuttle van for his guests to get up to the summit and navigate the sometimes-harrowing, winding road carved into the steep slope.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
The huge safe had been in the Dyer country store/gas station/post office in Accokeek as far back as the horse-and-buggy days.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2017
A horse-and-buggy offers a free ride from the parking lot to the restaurant, steps away.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 18, 2016
How much worse might they be in this horse-and-buggy era?
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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