Landau
/ˈlændɔː/noun
A kind of carriage with low, folding top.
The wedding couple left the ceremony in a horse-drawn landau.
Often appears as...
- horse-drawn landau
- royal landau
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Elegant Occasions
A landau carriage is often associated with elegance and formal events, like weddings or parades.
The queen arrived in a regal landau, greeted by the cheers of the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Antique Vehicle
When referring to a carriage, 'landau' suggests an historic or vintage mode of transportation.
At the museum, we saw a restored landau from the 19th century.
Pro Tip 3/3Folding Top Feature
Not all carriages have folding tops, but this is a distinguishing feature of a landau.
Despite the rain, the landau's folding top kept the occupants dry.
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