wagon
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a strong vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses, used for carrying heavy things.
n.a heavy four-wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn, designed for the transport of goods or agricultural produce.
Simple“The farmers loaded the hay onto the wooden wagon before the rain started.”
In context“Historically, the heavy wagon served as the primary means of transporting freight across the rugged terrain of the frontier.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a large vehicle used on a railway for carrying goods.
n.a railway vehicle used for the conveyance of goods or minerals; in British English, specifically a freight car.
Simple“The long train consisted of twenty wagons filled with coal.”
In context“The logistics company requested additional railway wagons to accommodate the surge in industrial exports scheduled for the third quarter.”
Synonymsrailcarfreight car - 03 A2 Elementary
n.a small vehicle with a long handle that a child can sit in or pull along.
n.a child's four-wheeled toy vehicle with a handle for pulling and steering, often used for play or transporting small items.
Simple“The boy pulled his little red wagon filled with sand across the park.”
In context“The toddler spent the afternoon hauling his stuffed animals around the garden in a sturdy plastic wagon.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a type of car with a long body and a large space behind the back seats.
n.an automobile body style with a full-height rear cargo area and a rear door; often shortened to 'wagon'.
Simple“We bought a wagon because we needed extra room for the dogs.”
In context“Although SUVs have gained popularity, many families still prefer the handling and fuel efficiency of a traditional station wagon.”
Synonymsestate car - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a police van used for taking prisoners to jail.
n.a police vehicle designed for the transport of detainees or prisoners.
Simple“The suspects were loaded into the wagon and driven to the station.”
In context“Several police wagons were stationed at the perimeter of the protest to manage any potential arrests.”
Synonymspaddy wagonpolice van - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to carry goods in a wagon.
v.to transport or convey goods by means of a wagon; takes a direct object.
Simple“They spent the morning wagoning the harvested corn to the barn.”
In context“The pioneers had to wagon all their earthly possessions across the mountain pass before the first snowfall.”
Derived either as a synonym of Wain, i.e. Charles' Wain, or directly from the wagonlike shape of the constellation. Compare also the synonym Northern Waggoner. See wagon and wain.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.