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DictionarychariotAncient horse-drawn vehicle
noun

chariot

CHAIR-ee-ut/ˈtʃæriət/

An ancient two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in war or racing.

The ancient chariot rolls on two wheels behind the horses.

Historically plausible ancient two-wheeled horse-drawn chariot with driver in period tunic, accurate harness and wheel arrangement.
Etymology
chariotOld Frenchwagon

Old French charriot meant “wagon” and was an augmentative of char, “car.” The vehicle name came to designate the ancient two-wheeled carriage used in war, racing, and everyday travel.

In context

Enhanced Public Domain143:01
following them came a chariot consecrated to the sun it was drawn by white horses
Alexander the Great Biography (Audiobook)

More examples

  • Several chariots entered the arena.
  • The driver guided the chariot.
  • A chariot stood beside the gate.

Forms

chariot · chariots

Similar words

cart
A broader simple wheeled vehicle.
carriage
Usually an enclosed or comfortable passenger vehicle.