carriage
/ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/
Frequency: 3.85 in modern English
Meaning
noun
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
Ellipsis of railway carriage (“a passenger railroad car, or any railroad car”).
British usage; Countable; Uncountable
noun
The manner or posture in which one holds or positions a body part, such as one's arm or head.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
Archaic; Countable; Uncountable
noun
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper, the part of a machine tool such as a lathe that guides the bit as it cuts or otherwise manipulates the workpiece.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "The remainder of the men were employed in unbarreling our Pork and stringing it on poles for convenience of carriage, and carrying our Batteaux from the river to the pond."
- "The carriage ride was very romantic."
- "When the long, hot journey drew to its end and the train slowed down for the last time, there was a stir in Jessamy’s carriage. People began to shake crumbs from their laps and tidy themselves up a little."
- "The runner has a very low arm carriage."
- "a tall woman with a beautiful upright carriage."
- "His carriage was full comely and vpright, / His countenaunce demure and temperate [...]."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *ḱers-, cariage
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/
- British English: /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/
Usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- British usage
- Archaic
- American usage