charioteer

[ char-ee-uh-teer ]

noun

1. a chariot driver.
2. Charioteer, Astronomy. the constellation Auriga.

charioteer

/ ˌtʃærɪəˈtɪə /

noun

1. the driver of a chariot

Word History and Origins

Origin of charioteer¹

First recorded in 1300–50; chariot + -eer; replacing Middle English charietere, from Middle French charetier, equivalent to Old French charete “cart” ( char car ¹ + -ete -ette ) + -ier -eer

Example Sentences

I raised my eyes to get a better view of the charioteer.

From Literature

Acting as his charioteer, she saves his life, and Dasharath grants her two boons.

From Washington Post

What the Christians really worshiped and was part of Platonic idea, but it wasn't really, was the charioteer of rationality.

From Salon

At another point in the "Iliad," Patroclus kills the Trojan charioteer Cebriones by smashing his face with a stone.

From Salon

In its original form, chess was a game of war with pieces representing different military units: horsemen, elephant-riding fighters, charioteers and infantry.

From Salon