carriage
/ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: carriages
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of conveying; carrying.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A means of conveyance.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carriage” mean?
The act of conveying; carrying.
Is “carriage” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.