carriage

• Substantiv, das ein Radfahrzeug bezeichnet, meist von Pferden gezogen, zur Beförderung von Personen oder Gütern, oder einen Wagen eines Zuges für Passagiere.

A noun referring to a wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn, used for transporting people or goods, or a part of a train for passengers.

1. A2formal

   A wheeled vehicle, especially one pulled by horses, used for transporting people.

   Kutsche

   • The princess arrived in a golden carriage.
   • They rode through the park in an open carriage.
   • The carriage was drawn by two white horses.

   Synonymebroughambuggycartchariotcoachconveyancegighansomlandauphaetonstagecoachsulkysurreywagon

2. Train carA2formalbritish

   A passenger car on a train.

   Eisenbahnwagen

   • We sat in the first-class carriage.
   • The train has ten carriages.
   • She walked through the carriage looking for a seat.

   Synonymecarcoachrailcarwagon

3. PostureB2formal

   The way a person holds and moves their head and body.

   Haltung

   • She has a graceful carriage.
   • His upright carriage suggests confidence.
   • The dancer's carriage was elegant and poised.

   Synonymebearingdemeanordeportmentmienposturestance

4. Transportation costB1formalbritish

   The cost or act of transporting goods from one place to another.

   Transportkosten

   • Carriage is included in the price of the furniture.
   • The company offers free carriage for orders over $50.
   • We need to calculate the carriage costs for the shipment.

   Synonymecartageconveyancefreighthaulageshippingtransporttransportation