berlin
[bɚˈlɪn]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: berlins
Meaning · English
A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body.
Noun
Examples
I was then giving some instructions about the forwarding my trunk, and was just going to mount my new purchase in the yard of the inn; when a berlin, apparently belonging to a foreigner of distinction, attended by three French or Swiss servants, drove to the door […].
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “berlin” mean?
A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body.
Is “berlin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.