carriage

noun
UK: /ˈkær.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈker.ɪdʒ/

  1. A vehicle with wheels pulled by horses, used for carrying people.

    1. The horse pulled the carriage down the street.
    2. The royal family arrived in a gilded carriage, drawn by four white horses.

  2. One of the separate parts of a train that carries passengers.

    1. We sat in a railway carriage with six other people.
    2. The train was delayed, and we were stuck in the carriage for hours.

  3. The act of transporting something; the cost of transporting goods.

    1. The price includes carriage to your home address.
    2. Carriage costs have increased due to rising fuel prices, impacting our profit margins.

  4. The way in which someone holds and moves their body.

    1. She has a very upright carriage and walks with grace.
    2. Good posture and a confident carriage are essential for actors during auditions.

  5. A moving part of a machine that supports or moves another part.

    1. The printer's carriage moves smoothly across the paper.
    2. The typewriter's carriage return lever was used to begin a new line.

Synonyms

wagon coach railcar bearing delivery transport posture demeanor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carriage" in English means: A vehicle with wheels pulled by horses, used for carrying people., One of the separate parts of a train that carries passengers., The act of transporting something; the cost of transporting goods., The way in which someone holds and moves their body., A moving part of a machine that supports or moves another part..

The phonetic transcription of "carriage" is /ˈkær.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈker.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carriage": wagon, coach, railcar, bearing, delivery, transport, posture, demeanor.

Example usage of "carriage": "The horse pulled the carriage down the street.". More examples on the page.