noun
- a covered litter carried on poles by two or more people, traditionally used for transportation in Asia
Usage: historical
Examples
- The wealthy merchant traveled through the city in an ornate palanquin.
- Four bearers carried the palanquin through the narrow streets.
- In ancient times, nobles often used palanquins for comfortable travel.
- The museum displayed a beautifully decorated Chinese palanquin.
- She read about how palanquins were once common in India and Southeast Asia.
- The palanquin provided shade and protection from the elements during long journeys.