1. a small open carriage with a folding hood that can cover the rear seat
Usage: historical
2. an early automobile with a convertible top over the rear passenger compartment
Usage: historical; automotive

Examples

• The wealthy family rode through the park in their elegant landaulet.
• The museum displayed a beautifully restored 19th-century landaulet.
• She preferred the landaulet because the hood could be lowered on sunny days.
• The antique landaulet featured fine leather seats and brass fittings.
• Early 20th-century landaulets combined the luxury of carriages with automotive technology.
• The landaulet’s folding top made it perfect for fair weather outings.