CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Carriage

Definition

(noun) A vehicle with wheels, typically drawn by horses or other animals, used for transporting people or goods. Also, a part of a machine or device that moves along a track or rail, often carrying something. (formal) In a broader sense, the act of transporting or conveying something, especially goods or messages.

Example Sentences

1The horse-drawn carriage took the newlyweds on a romantic ride through the park.

2The printer's carriage moves back and forth, laying down ink on the page.

3The company specializes in the carriage of goods by sea and air.

4The cost of carriage and insurance is included in the overall price.

5In the 19th century, the carriage of mail was a vital service that connected rural communities.

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