sedan Meaning & Definition
What Does Sedan Mean?
Sedan is used as a noun meaning 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. It can also mean An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space, and luggage or (limited) cargo space.
Word Facts for Sedan
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈdæn/ |
| Synonyms | sedan chair, saloon and litter |
| Plural | sedans |
Sedan Definition (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.
- An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space, and luggage or (limited) cargo space.
Noun
- A handbarrow for transporting fish.
Noun
- An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.
Synonyms of Sedan
Sedan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sedan (plural sedans)
Words That Rhyme With Sedan
Origin of Sedan
Origin 1: The sense of "windowed chair" was first used by Sir Sanders Duncombe in 1634, possibly from a southern Italian dialect of Italian sede (“seat”), from Latin sedes. The "motorcar" sense was first recorded in 1912 in North America.[1]
Origin 2: Invented at Sedan in France.
Common Questions About Sedan
What part of speech is sedan?
Sedan is a noun.
What is another word for sedan?
Words with a similar meaning to sedan include sedan chair, saloon and litter. See the full list of sedan synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sedan?
The plural of sedan is sedans.