wagon
/ˈwæɡən/
NOUN
1. A vehicle for carrying loads
A four-wheeled vehicle, usually pulled by animals or powered mechanically, used for transporting goods, materials, or people.
1.1. Four-wheeled cart for transporting goods
A wheeled vehicle used to carry heavy loads, agricultural products, or other materials, often pulled by horses or oxen.
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Examples
- At the farm, the farmer used a sturdy wagon to transport hay bales from the field.
Related Words
- pushcart
- wheelbarrow
- tumbril
- wagonette
- caisson
1.2. Motorized goods transport vehicle
An enclosed or commercial vehicle designed to transport goods, equipment, or cargo, including trucks and vans.
Synonyms
- truck
- lorry
- van
- camion
- fourgon
Examples
- During the parade, the marching band followed a decorated wagon carrying the town's mayor.
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1.3. Enclosed vehicle used as a dwelling
A movable enclosed vehicle equipped or used as temporary living accommodation, particularly for travel or camping.
Synonyms
Related Words
- motorhome
- recreational vehicle
- trailer
1.4. Railway freight carriage
A railway vehicle designed to carry freight, goods, or other cargo along a railway network.
Synonyms
- freight car
Related Words
- railway carriage
- goods train
- railcar
1.5. Station wagon and passenger automobile
A passenger automobile, especially a station wagon with an extended rear cargo area, or a vehicle referred to more generally as a car or SUV.
Synonyms
- station wagon
- car
- SUV
- automobile
Examples
- After the camping trip, they packed their gear into the wagon for an easy journey back home.
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1.6. Child's pull-along toy
A small four-wheeled toy vehicle that children can pull or steer using a long handle attached to its front.
Synonyms
- pull wagon
- children's cart
Examples
- The children loaded their toys onto the red wagon and pulled it around the yard.
Related Words
- toy cart
- pushcart
VERB
2. To transport using a wagon
To load something into a wagon for transportation or to carry something from one place to another by means of a wagon.
2.1. Loading goods for transportation
To place goods, materials, or other items into a wagon in preparation for moving or transporting them.
Synonyms
- load
- stow
- pack
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2.2. Transporting goods by wagon
To carry or convey people, goods, or materials from one location to another using a wagon.
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2.3. Traveling in a wagon
To ride or travel from one place to another while being carried in a wagon.
Synonyms
- ride
- travel