1. a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with the driver's seat elevated at the back, used especially in the 19th century for hire in cities
Usage: historical; often called a hansom cab

Examples

• The detective arrived at the crime scene in a hansom, stepping out onto the foggy London street.
• In Victorian times, a hansom was a common way for wealthy people to travel through the city.
• The hansom cab clattered down the cobblestone street, its wheels rattling loudly.
• She hailed a hansom outside the theater and gave the driver her address.
• The design of the hansom made it faster and more maneuverable than older carriage styles.