noun
- Plural of berlin; a type of enclosed four-wheeled carriage with a rounded body, typically drawn by horses.
Usage: historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The wealthy merchants traveled in luxurious berlines through the city streets.
- During the 18th century, berlines were a common sight among the aristocracy.
- The museum displayed several restored berlines from the Victorian era.
- Berlines offered passengers protection from the weather unlike open carriages.