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landau

LAN-daw

Landau (noun) means a four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, in which the front and rear seats face each other. Example: “The bride arrived at the church in a horse-drawn landau.”

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A four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, in which the front and rear seats face each other.
"The bride arrived at the church in a horse-drawn landau."

How to use landau

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-style horse-drawn carriage with a folding roof; the design also influenced a style of car roof.

Word forms

landaus plural, Landaus plural

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Etymology

Named after the German city of Landau, where the carriage design originated.

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “landau” mean?

The word “landau” means a four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, in which the front and rear seats face each other. In plain terms, an old-style horse-drawn carriage with a folding roof; the design also influenced a style of car roof.

How do you pronounce “landau”?

“Landau” is pronounced LAN-daw (/ˈlæn.dɔː/ in IPA).

How do you use “landau” in a sentence?

Here is “landau” used in a sentence: “The bride arrived at the church in a horse-drawn landau.”

What part of speech is “landau”?

“Landau” is a noun.

Where does the word “landau” come from?

The word “landau” comes from German. Named after the German city of Landau, where the carriage design originated.

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