Carriage
/ˈkærɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn, for carrying passengers or goods.
/ˈkærɪdʒ/
A vehicle, typically horse-drawn
The old carriage was beautifully restored.
💡 Simply: A vehicle pulled by a horse.
More Examples
They rode in a horse-drawn carriage to the wedding.
How It's Used
"The grand carriage pulled up to the palace."
"She sat in the carriage, gazing at the passing scenery."
The framework or support for a gun or other weapon.
/ˈkærɪdʒ/
Part of a firearm
The gun carriage was damaged during the battle.
💡 Simply: The base of a weapon.
How It's Used
"The artillery carriage needed repairs."
Idioms & expressions
ride in someone's carriage
To benefit from someone's actions or influence.
"He rode in his father's carriage to success."
From Old French *caruage, from carriag, from Late Latin *carricāre, from carrus "wagon, cart".
Historically, 'carriage' referred primarily to horse-drawn vehicles, reflecting a time before automobiles.
Memory tip
Think of 'carrying' people or goods.