Pronunciation

/kəˈreɪʒ/

Definitions

Noun

1. A vehicle for passengers, especially one drawn by horses or a horse-drawn vehicle with an enclosed cabin or seat.
   • Example: “The vintage carriage was a sight to behold at the parade.”
2. A conveyance on wheels, such as a train car or bus.
   • Example: “The passengers boarded the last carriage of the train.”
3. A part of a mechanism that carries something, especially in a clock or firearm.
   • Example: “The carriage in a grandfather clock holds the pendulum.”

Verb

1. To transport passengers or goods using a carriage or similar vehicle.
   • Example: “The driver harnessed the horses and set off in the carriage.”
2. To carry something on or in a specific manner.
   • Example: “The artist carefully carriage-painted the delicate flowers on the vase.”

Adjective

1. Characteristic of a carriage; ornamental or stylish.
   • Example: “The elegant carriage house added charm to the estate.”
2. (Computing) The unit of data transfer in a communication protocol, typically containing a fixed number of bits.
   • Example: “The carriage return function moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line.”

Phrases

• “Travel in a carriage” or “take a carriage ride”
• “Carriage house” (a separate building for storing carriages or as a living quarters)
• “Carriage return” (in computers, moving the cursor to the beginning of a line)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bride arrived at the ceremony in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage.”
• Verb: “The driver carefully carriage-guided the precious antique through the crowded street.”
• Adjective: “The carriage clock on the mantel had intricate gold carvings.”

Synonyms

• Wagon (informal)
• Chariot (historical or poetic)
• Barouche (an open carriage)
• Brougham (a closed carriage)
• Vehicle (a broader term)
• Conveyance (a general means of transportation)