noun Uncommon

conveyance

kuhn-VAY-uhns

Conveyance (noun) means the act of transporting or carrying something. Example: “The company handles the conveyance of goods across the country.”

noun

The act of transporting or carrying something.

"The company handles the conveyance of goods across the country."

(law) A legal document that transfers ownership of property from one party to another.

"The solicitor prepared the conveyance for the house sale."

A vehicle or means of transport.

"The old carriage was their only conveyance to town."

How to use conveyance

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the act of transporting something, or (in law) the paperwork that legally transfers property ownership.

Common pairings

conveyance of property means of conveyance

Word forms

conveyanced past tense, conveyances plural, conveyances singular

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Etymology

From Middle English conveiance, conveyaunce, equivalent to convey + -ance.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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transport transfer transportation imparting conveying impartation transferral conveyancing conveyance of title

Related words

move bring carry ship transport transfer vehicle bringing

Rhymes for conveyance

lance dance Nance seance chance nuance trance stance glance balance advance finance

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conveyance” mean?

The word “conveyance” means the act of transporting or carrying something. In plain terms, either the act of transporting something, or (in law) the paperwork that legally transfers property ownership.

How do you pronounce “conveyance”?

“Conveyance” is pronounced kuhn-VAY-uhns (/kənˈveɪəns/ in IPA).

How do you use “conveyance” in a sentence?

Here is “conveyance” used in a sentence: “The company handles the conveyance of goods across the country.”

What part of speech is “conveyance”?

“Conveyance” is a noun.

Is “conveyance” a common word?

“Conveyance” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “conveyance” have?

“Conveyance” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of transporting or carrying something.

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