stanhopes

noun

plural of stanhope
as in droshkies

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  1. buggies
  2. gigs
  3. coaches
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 buggies
Noun
  • With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.
    — Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of gigs
Noun
  • The event brought together coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers and sports leaders to learn practical ways to support athletes beyond wins and losses.
    — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually the coaches moved the ball down to the 1-yard line anyway, and Dart hit Theo Johnson for a touchdown on a broken play against safety Tyler Nubin, who got picked on all day.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaches
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