Brougham

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbruːəm/

Origin

Named from Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.

Full definition of brougham

Noun

1. A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, designed in 1839. It had an open seat for the driver in front of the closed cabin for two or four passengers.
• 1891, “Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties.” — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘A Scandal In Bohemia’ (Norton 2005 p.12)
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 1/2, It was flood-tide along Fifth Avenue ; motor, brougham, and victoria swept by on the glittering current ; pretty women glanced out from limousine and tonneau ; ….
2. An automobile, a sedan without a roof over the driver's seat.