C1noun 10K+

Carriage

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkærɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkærɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Carriage

a separate section of a train for carrying passengers

In simple words: A vehicle pulled by horses, usually used for carrying people.

Carriage in a sentence

• She rode in a beautifully decorated carriage through the royal gardens.
• The horse-drawn carriage was a popular mode of transport in the 19th century.
• The train's carriage was full of passengers eagerly awaiting their destination.
• He sat in the first-class carriage, enjoying the luxurious amenities.
• The museum featured an exhibit on the evolution of the horse-drawn carriage.

How to use Carriage

Commonly used in historical contexts or when discussing transportation. Not suitable for modern vehicles, like cars or buses.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'carry' and 'age' - a vehicle that carries things from the past.

Related words

Collocations with Carriage

• railway
• full
• empty
• get in
• get into
• get out of
• door
• window
• in a/​the carriage
• horse-drawn
• open
• royal
• ride in
• drive
• pull
• in a/​the carriage

Synonyms for Carriage

• bearing

Opposites of Carriage

• disregard
• abandon

Common mistakes with Carriage

• Confused with 'carrier', which means someone who carries something.
• Used to describe modern vehicles, which is incorrect.
• Mistakenly pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Carriage

What does Carriage mean?

A vehicle pulled by horses, usually used for carrying people.

What is the definition of Carriage?

a separate section of a train for carrying passengers

How do you use Carriage in a sentence?

She rode in a beautifully decorated carriage through the royal gardens.

Can you give another example of Carriage?

The horse-drawn carriage was a popular mode of transport in the 19th century.

What are synonyms for Carriage?

Common alternatives include bearing.

What is the opposite of Carriage?

Opposite meanings include disregard, abandon.

What words go with Carriage?

It commonly pairs with railway, full, empty, get in, get into, get out of, door, window, in a/​the carriage, horse-drawn, open, royal, ride in, drive, pull, in a/​the carriage.

What are common mistakes when using Carriage?

Confused with 'carrier', which means someone who carries something. Used to describe modern vehicles, which is incorrect. Mistakenly pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable.

How do you pronounce Carriage?

US: /["/ˈkærɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkærɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Carriage?

Commonly used in historical contexts or when discussing transportation. Not suitable for modern vehicles, like cars or buses.

What CEFR level is Carriage?

"Carriage" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.