droshky

noun

variants also drosky
Definition of droshkynext
as in hackney coach

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Recent Examples of droshky Wandering inside, the boy discovers a luxurious apartment, furnished with tapestries and mirrors; outside, a droshky driver invites him for a ride and then abruptly jumps out, leaving him the reins. — Ruth Franklin, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droshky
  1. hackney coach
  2. coach
  3. cab
  4. diligence
  5. roadster
  6. gig
  7. buggy
  8. stagecoach
Noun
  • The diffuse forms of the Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, and Leipziger Platz are still unmistakable against a foreground of pedestrians in modern dress, hackney coaches, and other symbols of the Industrial Revolution.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of hackney coach
Noun
  • Conviser’s case, which was partially dismissed for lack of standing, accused legendary DePaul softball coach Eugene Lenti of verbally and mentally abusing his athletes and physically assaulting a staffer.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Nikki Naab-Levy, a strength and nutrition coach based in Tacoma, Washington, who takes a GLP-1 for a chronic condition, urged parents to avoid demonizing foods or bodies.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • The trucks already haul sand to oil and gas well sites without anyone inside the cab.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cab looks fairly conventional, and the aero wheels fitted on will likely help with range.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • The businesses issuing 25-year warranties are changing hands on seven-year fund cycles, and consumer diligence has not caught up.
    — Camden Kaminsky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • How Build Reroutes the Development Model Rather than trying to turn every data center into a bespoke architectural museum, Build functions as an AI-native operating partner designed to automate the heavy desktop diligence that stalls projects.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of diligence
Noun
  • In fact, this unassuming little coupe was the one car that sparked the global roadster boom of the early 1990s, when the MX-5’s huge popularity convinced European carmakers to create the Boxster, SLK, TT, Z3, MGF and Barchetta.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The coupe, which was based on the Cobra roadster, was designed and engineered specifically to help Ford beat the Ferrari 250 GTO, the reigning GT car of the time.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
Definition of roadster
Noun
  • Many players are balancing school and side gigs like bartending and firefighting while chasing their athletic dreams.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Upon graduation, Aronow began interning at several high-profile companies including the Recording Academy, Geffen Records, and Mom + Pop Music, followed by gigs in digital marketing, event planning, and music supervision.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gig
Noun
  • Thankfully, shopping for these open-air buggies is much more straightforward than shopping for any other vehicle.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • The company operates driverless buggies that have no steering wheel or pedals, and feature four carriage-style seats that face inward, giving them a shuttle-like atmosphere.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of buggy
Noun
  • The last ducked behind a replica stagecoach on display inside.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The route was once a path for stagecoaches and mail coaches known as the Great North Road, but by 1983 it had been superseded by the faster M1 motorway.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
Definition of stagecoach

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