surrey
/ˈsʌɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: surreys
Meaning · English
A light horse-drawn carriage with forward-facing seats accommodating two or four people, popular in the United States; a motorized carriage of similar design.
Noun
Examples
The Surrey must be looked upon as the spring novelty in the way of road-wagons.
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 “surrey” mean?
A light horse-drawn carriage with forward-facing seats accommodating two or four people, popular in the United States; a motorized carriage of similar design.
Is “surrey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.