noun
chariot
CHA-ree-uht
noun
1
A light, open, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient warfare, racing, and ceremonies.
"Roman chariots raced around the arena to roaring crowds."
How to Use Chariot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ancient horse-drawn cart used for war, racing, or ceremony.
Common pairings
a horse-drawn chariot
chariot race
Word Forms
charioted past tense, chariots plural, chariots singular
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Etymology
From Old French chariot, from char ("cart"), from Latin carrus ("wagon") — the same root as "car" and "charge".