carriage

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by horses, used mainly in the past.

n. a private four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for transporting people, common before the advent of the motor car.

“The royal couple waved to the crowds from their open-top horse carriage.”

“In the nineteenth century, owning a private carriage was a clear indicator of high social status and significant personal wealth.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the way a person holds their body when standing or walking.

n. the manner in which a person carries their body; physical bearing or posture.

“The dancer had a very graceful carriage that made her stand out on stage.”

“Despite his advanced age, the retired general maintained a stiff, military carriage that commanded immediate respect from everyone in the room.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical

n. the cost of moving goods from one place to another.

n. the act of conveying goods or the charge incurred for such transport.

“The price of the furniture includes the cost of carriage to your home.”

“The contract specifies that the buyer is responsible for all carriage costs and insurance premiums from the moment the goods leave the warehouse.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a small vehicle used for pushing a baby around.

n. a four-wheeled vehicle for a baby, designed so the infant can lie down while being pushed.

“She pushed the baby carriage slowly through the park while the infant slept.”

“The vintage baby carriage featured large chrome wheels and a deep navy hood, reflecting a classic mid-century design.”