carriage
Carriage (noun) means the act of carrying something from one place to another. Example: “The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas.”
noun
1
The act of carrying something from one place to another.
"The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas."
"Carriage of the goods by lorry took three days."
"Who pays for carriage if the order is sent back?"
2
A way of transporting people or goods.
"Rail was once the main carriage of coal to the coast."
"The company specialises in the carriage of fresh fruit by sea."
"Carriage by road is cheaper than carriage by air for bulky items."
3
A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by a horse, used for carrying people.
"The wedding couple left the church in a white carriage."
"Tourists can take a carriage ride around the park."
"Two horses pulled the carriage slowly along the cobbled street."
"The carriage ride was very romantic."
4
A short way of saying 'railway carriage', a train car for passengers or goods.
"Please move along to the next carriage if this one is full."
"I left my umbrella in the third carriage."
"The front carriage was quiet, so we sat there."
"When the long, hot journey drew to its end and the train slowed down for the last time, there was a stir in Jessamy’s carriage. People began to shake crumbs from their laps and tidy themselves up a little."
— Barbara Sleigh, Jessamy (1967)
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English cariage, from Old Northern French cariage, from carier (“to carry”).
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What is the meaning of carriage?
"carriage" (noun) means the act of carrying something from one place to another.
What is another word for carriage?
Other words for "carriage" include pram, stroller, bearing, posture, equipage, coach.
What are the different meanings of carriage?
"carriage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of carrying something from one place to another; 2. A way of transporting people or goods; 3. A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by a horse, used for carrying people.
How do you use carriage in a sentence?
Example: "The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas."
