Definitions For Rockaway

Noun

ROCKAWAY (plural ROCKAWAYs) (dated, uncommon) A light, low, four-wheeled carriage with standing top, open at the sides, but with waterproof curtains for bad weather. (dated, uncommon) A similar but heavier carriage, enclosed except at the front, and with a door at each side.

Synonyms

Rockaway carriage, rockaway carriage

Etymology

Probably from {{w, Rockaway Beach}}, where they were used. From the {{bor, en, unm, lekawe, t=sandy place}} or a {{bor, en, umu, -}} cognate of that word.