1. plural of carriole; small, light, open carriages or carts, typically drawn by one horse.
Usage: chiefly historical; also spelled 'carioles'
2. in Canadian and northern contexts, a small sleigh drawn by a horse or dog, used for winter travel.
Usage: regional; Canadian

Examples

• The village had several old carrioles stored in the barn.
• In winter, the trappers relied on their dog-drawn carrioles to traverse the frozen landscape.
• The museum displayed a collection of 19th-century carrioles and other horse-drawn vehicles.
• Carrioles were a common sight on country roads before automobiles became widespread.
• The Métis people traditionally used carrioles for transportation across the prairies.