1. a chariot drawn by four horses harnessed abreast
Usage: historical; classical antiquity

Examples

• The Roman emperor rode in a golden quadriga during the triumph parade.
• Ancient mosaics often depicted gods driving a quadriga across the sky.
• The Brandenburg Gate is topped by a famous quadriga sculpture.
• In Roman racing, the quadriga was the most prestigious chariot type.
• The museum’s quadriga exhibit shows how four horses were harnessed together.
• Victory goddesses were commonly portrayed standing in a quadriga.