horse-and-buggy

[ hawrs-uhn-buhg-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the last few generations preceding the invention of the automobile:

   vivid recollections of horse-and-buggy days.

2. old-fashioned; outmoded:

   horse-and-buggy methods.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse-and-buggy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

The tactic, conceived in the horse-and-buggy days when Congress met part time, would probably be challenged in court.

From Los Angeles Times

Members are likely most recognizable by their use of horse-and-buggy transportation.

From Seattle Times

Detractors of the striking writers taunted them on social media that software was going to horse-and-buggy their livelihoods.

From New York Times

Patterson & Sons Company from his father, concluded that the horse-and-buggy era was ending.

From Washington Post

To help ensure that, Davis wisely coordinated an 1888 horse-and-buggy version of a shuttle van for his guests to get up to the summit and navigate the sometimes-harrowing, winding road carved into the steep slope.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• antiquated
• archaic
• out-of-date
• outmoded