sedan

/səˈdæn/

Meanings

noun

An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.

Examples :

"The wealthy merchant's sedan was carried by four porters, two in front and two behind, as he traveled to the market. "

noun

An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.

Examples :

"My parents bought a new sedan for their family trips. "

vehicle machine

noun

A handbarrow for transporting fish.

Examples :

"The fishmonger carried the heavy tuna on a sedan to the ice display. "

vehicle fish

Related Words

occupant noun

/ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/

A person who occupies an office or a position.

"I cannot say the same of the current occupant of the position"

windowed verb

/ˈwɪndoʊd/ /ˈwɪndoʊɪd/

To furnish with windows.

"The architect windowed the new office building with large, energy-efficient panes. "

brackets noun

/ˈbɹækɪts/

A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

"My dad installed sturdy brackets on the wall to hold up the new bookshelf. "

compartments noun

/kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/ /kəmˈpɑːrtmən(t)s/

A room, or section, or chamber

"Two men were seated in a well-lighted compartment of a third-class railway carriage."

enclosed verb

/ənˈkləʊzd/ /ənˈkloʊzd/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

transporting verb

/trænˈspɔːrtɪŋ/ /trænˈspɔːɾɪŋ/ /trænˈspɔːɹtɪŋ/

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.

"to transport goods; to transport troops"

passenger noun

/ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

"Somebody in a team who does not do their fair share of the work."

configuration noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

"The office chairs came in a standard configuration, but employees could adjust the back support and armrests to their liking. "

fishmonger noun

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/

A person who sells fish.

"The fishmonger at the market always has fresh salmon. "

suitable adjective

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

"The new shoes are suitable for playing sports. "

merchant noun

/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

"The local merchant sold fresh produce at the farmer's market. "

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "