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

Inscribed blocks from Tutankhamun’s temple, which were reused in later building projects before researchers identified them, portray the pharaoh leading charioteers in undated battles.

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So it was decided; and the charioteer, already somewhat mollified, turned aside his horse to the right.

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The daring Archambaud was their charioteer, and he drove three unbroken Cape horses abreast.

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The Green charioteer flashes by: part of the people is in despair.

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And off he drove, envied of London urchins, as mortals would have envied a charioteer driving visibly for Olympus.

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For answer the charioteer gathered up the reins a little, when, startled at the touch, the ponies threw up their heads.

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