1. A closed, four-wheeled carriage with seats for four to six passengers, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Usage: historical; also called a berlin

Examples

• The wealthy merchant traveled in a berline drawn by four horses.
• A berline was considered a luxury vehicle during the Victorian era.
• The museum's collection includes a restored berline from the 1800s.
• She preferred the comfort of a berline to an open carriage.
• The berline's enclosed design protected passengers from the weather.