Synonyms for
Wagons
Definition
Wagons are vehicles with four wheels that are used for carrying heavy loads.
Synonyms & similar words
policevan
plough
stationwaggon
paddywagon
bigdipper
dipper
wain
beachwagon
stationwagon
policewagon
wagon
coasterwagon
blackmaria
waggon
estatecar
beachwaggon
patrolwagon
charlesswain
carts
trucks
carriages
buggies
sleds
trailers
lorries
wains
trolleys
drays
chariots
stagecoaches
hackneys
hansoms
gigs
phaetons
landaus
omnibuses
ambulances
pantechnicons
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- covered wagon
- horse-drawn wagon
- wagon wheel
- wagon train
- covered wagons
- wagon bed
- wagon tongue
Word family
Usage note
While 'wagon' can refer to a modern vehicle, it most commonly evokes images of historical horse-drawn carts. Use 'car' or 'automobile' for contemporary vehicles.
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Example sentences
- The pioneers traveled west in covered wagons.
- The farmer used a wagon to transport his crops.
- The circus had a colorful wagon parade.
- The delivery company used wagons to transport packages.
- The wagon was pulled by two strong horses.
Quotes
"There was a lot of coming and going, and all the wagons and horses were tied to trees." - Laura Ingalls Wilder
"You can't ride to the fair in one of those wagons, can you?" - L. Frank Baum
"It's easier to pull a wagon than to push it uphill." - Unknown