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carriage

Pronunciation: [ˈkærɪdʒ]

Word

Learn how to use carriage in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a type of vehicle that is moved by horses. It usually has a comfortable place for people to sit inside it. You might see carriages being used in parades or when someone wants a fancy way to travel.

Example

The bride arrived at the wedding in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage.

Example

They didn’t use a carriage for the trip; instead, they chose to drive a car.

Example

Have you ever been on a horse-drawn carriage ride?

Context: “rail transport”

(noun) the part of a train that carries people or goods. Each carriage is like a separate room on the train, where passengers can sit or where cargo can be stored.

Example

Our train had a dining carriage where we could eat while traveling.

Example

This train doesn't have any empty carriages; they are all full of passengers.

Example

Which carriage is our seat reserved in?

Context: “baby care”

(noun) a small vehicle for babies that has a place for them to lie down and is pushed by an adult. It’s often used to take babies for walks or to help them sleep outside.

Example

She pushed the baby carriage through the park on a sunny day.

Example

He didn’t bring his baby carriage to the store, so he had to carry his baby instead.

Example

Do you think the baby is comfortable in the carriage?

How to pronounce carriage

Pronunciation: [ˈkærɪdʒ]

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