Pronunciation

/wəˈɡɒn/

Definitions

Noun

1. Wagon (plural: wagons or waggonettes): A large vehicle with four wheels and a flatbed, often drawn by horses or other draft animals, used for carrying goods or passengers.
2. Carriage: A smaller, usually horse-drawn vehicle with seats inside, typically used for personal transportation or public transport.

Verb

• To haul or draw a wagon: To move a wagon by pulling it with a team of animals or a motor.
• To waggle or wiggle a waggon: To move the body or head from side to side, often in a playful manner.

Phrases

• “Pulling a waggon” refers to the act of drawing a wagon.
• “A covered waggon” is a type with a roof for protection from the elements.
• “Old-fashioned waggon ride” suggests a nostalgic journey in a traditional vehicle.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer loaded his waggon with hay for the livestock.”
• Verb: “The driver unhitched the horses from the waggon and started to pull it through the fields.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The family set off on a memorable waggon ride through the countryside.”

Synonyms

• Cart
• Chariot
• Car
• Carryall
• Tow vehicle

Antonyms

• Bicycle
• Motorcar
• SUV (for a modern alternative)
• Lighter vehicles like carts or carriages without the capacity or size of a full-sized waggon.