Hansom (noun)

A type of light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a driver's seat above and behind the passengers, popular in the late 19th century.

Origin:

Named after its designer, the british architect and builder joseph hansom (1803-82).

Examples:

1. The hansom was a popular form of transportation in Victorian England.
2. The hansom was designed for two passengers, with a driver on a raised seat.
3. The hansom was a fast and maneuverable form of transportation.
4. The hansom was used for both private and public transportation.
5. The hansom cab was a common sight on the streets of London in the late 19th century.