Meaning of Hoover wagon | Babel Free
Definitions
A broken-down or permanently out-of-gas car pulled by a horse, chiefly in the US during the Great Depression.
US, historical
Examples
“The Americans had Hoover Wagons, which were engineless or permanently out-of-gas automobiles drawn by mules or horses. The Canadian name was Bennett Buggies.”
“During that time Hoover wagons and Hoover buggies were known as the standard of quality throughout this area.”
“"Hoover wagons" were old cars pulled by horses since their owners could no longer pay for gasoline. The way things are going, we may be seeing Hoover wagons again before long.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.