hansom

/ˈhænsəm/
noun
  1. A light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a driver's seat at the back and a folding hood, popular in the 19th century.
    • In old London, hansoms were a common sight on the cobblestone streets.
    • The detective stepped out of a hansom cab and paid the driver.
    • She rode through the park in a hansom, enjoying the fresh air.
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