hackney carriage meaning

UK /ˈhækni ˈkærɪdʒ/ US /ˈhækni ˈkærɪdʒ/ 4 syllables

hackney carriage (noun): a carriage for hire.

Definition of hackney carriage

  1. a carriage for hire

    Synonyms: hackney, hackney coach

    Type of: carriage

    Kinds: four-wheeler, remise

How to pronounce hackney carriage

hackney carriage is pronounced /ˈhækni ˈkærɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈhækni ˈkærɪdʒ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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