1. a light, two-wheeled carriage drawn by one horse
Usage: historical

Examples

• The gentleman arrived at the estate in an elegant volante.
• During the 19th century, the volante was a popular form of transportation in Cuba.
• She preferred riding in the open volante to enjoy the tropical breeze.
• The museum displayed a restored volante from the colonial period.
• Wealthy families often owned beautifully decorated volantes for special occasions.