cabriolet

noun

cab·​ri·​o·​let ˌka-brē-ə-ˈlā 

1

: a light 2-wheeled one-horse carriage with a folding leather hood, a large rigid shield in front of the seat, and upward-curving shafts

2

: a convertible coupe

Examples of cabriolet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 718 Boxster is a brilliantly handling cabriolet with an assortment of power plants to choose from, a modern interior, numerous tech amenities, comfortable dimensions, and driver aids. — Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026

The 1934 Packard LeBaron all-weather cabriolet was designed to be driven by a chauffeur. — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

Porsche is bringing back the all-wheel-drive 4S grade for the 911 Carrera coupe, Carrera cabriolet, and Targa models for the new model year. — New Atlas, 7 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from cabrioler "to leap, bound, caper" (apparently referring to the jolting ride of such vehicles) + -et -et entry 1; cabrioler, derivative of cabriole "leap, caper, cabriole"

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cabriolet

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway