Synonyms for

Wagon

Noun / ˈwægʌn / Another word for wagon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, typically pulled by horses or oxen

Synonyms & similar words

dipper waggon plough wain cart carriage buggy sled van truck lorry chariot coach stagecoach chaise hack wain dray tumbrel wheelbarrow barrow handcart trolley cartage

Synonyms by register

Formal

carriage cart vehicle

Informal

wheels ride

Literary

chariot conveyance

Antonyms

car automobile motorcycle scooter truck van

Common collocations

  • covered wagon
  • horse-drawn wagon
  • wagon wheel
  • wagon train
  • pull the wagon
  • on the wagon
  • wagon bed
  • wagon tongue

Word family

noun wagon
verb wagon

Usage note

While 'wagon' can refer to a modern vehicle, it most commonly refers to a horse-drawn cart used for transport or a child's toy. The phrase 'on the wagon' means abstaining from alcohol.

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Example sentences

  1. The wagon was filled to the brim with fresh vegetables from the farm.
  2. We took a wagon ride through the countryside and enjoyed the scenery.
  3. The pioneers loaded their wagons with supplies for the long journey west.
  4. The wagon was pulled by a team of strong horses.
  5. The toy wagon was filled with building blocks and dolls.

Quotes

  • The wagon rests in winter, the sleigh in summer, the horse never.
  • The human race is a very, very magical race. We have a magic power of witches and wizards. We're here on this earth to unravel the mystery of this planet. The planet is asking for it.
  • You can't do a father's job with a mother's heart.

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