Definition of Tin Lizzie in English:

Tin Lizzie

noun

North American dated, informal

A car, especially a very early Ford.
Example sentencesExamples
- Tin Can Tourists were RVers who brave the dust and mud to drive their tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved, camping by the side of the road, heating tin cans of food on a gasoline stove and bathing in cold water.
- This is because Henry Ford designed the Tin Lizzies to work on either ethanol or gasoline.
- You can almost picture the Tin Lizzies and Packards lining up in front of the theater for the latest Gable or Garbo movie.
- It wasn't until the mass-produced Model T, affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie, appeared in 1914 that the question became settled.
- Over fifteen million Tin Lizzies were sold in the United States alone.
- The Tin Can Tourists were RVers who braved dust and mud to drive their Tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved.

Origin

Early 20th century: Lizzie, a pet form of the given name Elizabeth.

Definition of Tin Lizzie in US English:

Tin Lizzie

(also tin lizzie)

nounˌtin ˈlizēˌtɪn ˈlɪzi

North American dated, informal

A cheap, old, or run-down automobile (originally used as a nickname for early Ford cars, especially the Model T).
Example sentencesExamples
- This is because Henry Ford designed the Tin Lizzies to work on either ethanol or gasoline.
- Tin Can Tourists were RVers who brave the dust and mud to drive their tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved, camping by the side of the road, heating tin cans of food on a gasoline stove and bathing in cold water.
- Over fifteen million Tin Lizzies were sold in the United States alone.
- The Tin Can Tourists were RVers who braved dust and mud to drive their Tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved.
- You can almost picture the Tin Lizzies and Packards lining up in front of the theater for the latest Gable or Garbo movie.
- It wasn't until the mass-produced Model T, affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie, appeared in 1914 that the question became settled.

Origin

Early 20th century: Lizzie, a pet form of the given name Elizabeth.

词汇	Tin Lizzie
释义	Definition of Tin Lizzie in English: Tin Lizzie noun North American dated, informal A car, especially a very early Ford. Example sentencesExamples Tin Can Tourists were RVers who brave the dust and mud to drive their tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved, camping by the side of the road, heating tin cans of food on a gasoline stove and bathing in cold water. This is because Henry Ford designed the Tin Lizzies to work on either ethanol or gasoline. You can almost picture the Tin Lizzies and Packards lining up in front of the theater for the latest Gable or Garbo movie. It wasn't until the mass-produced Model T, affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie, appeared in 1914 that the question became settled. Over fifteen million Tin Lizzies were sold in the United States alone. The Tin Can Tourists were RVers who braved dust and mud to drive their Tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved. Origin Early 20th century: Lizzie, a pet form of the given name Elizabeth. Definition of Tin Lizzie in US English: Tin Lizzie (also tin lizzie) nounˌtin ˈlizēˌtɪn ˈlɪzi North American dated, informal A cheap, old, or run-down automobile (originally used as a nickname for early Ford cars, especially the Model T). Example sentencesExamples This is because Henry Ford designed the Tin Lizzies to work on either ethanol or gasoline. Tin Can Tourists were RVers who brave the dust and mud to drive their tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved, camping by the side of the road, heating tin cans of food on a gasoline stove and bathing in cold water. Over fifteen million Tin Lizzies were sold in the United States alone. The Tin Can Tourists were RVers who braved dust and mud to drive their Tin Lizzies across the U.S. before transcontinental roads were paved. You can almost picture the Tin Lizzies and Packards lining up in front of the theater for the latest Gable or Garbo movie. It wasn't until the mass-produced Model T, affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie, appeared in 1914 that the question became settled. Origin Early 20th century: Lizzie, a pet form of the given name Elizabeth.
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