carriage

noun

ˈker-ij How to pronounce carriage (audio)
Definition of carriagenext
1
as in chariot
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers a museum with a large collection of beautiful, old carriages

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2
as in posture
a general way of holding the body her Ladyship's carriage is upright and regal

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How does the noun carriage contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of carriage are bearing, demeanor, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

In what contexts can bearing take the place of carriage?

In some situations, the words bearing and carriage are roughly equivalent. However, bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When might demeanor be a better fit than carriage?

Although the words demeanor and carriage have much in common, demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

When would deportment be a good substitute for carriage?

The meanings of deportment and carriage largely overlap; however, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

Where would manner be a reasonable alternative to carriage?

While the synonyms manner and carriage are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When is it sensible to use mien instead of carriage?

While in some cases nearly identical to carriage, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

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Recent Examples of carriage The King pulled out all the stops for Macron’s visit, with a carriage procession through the streets of Windsor to the historic castle. —Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025 The inn offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, including luxury suites and a carriage house. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 On Saturday, the whole family can enjoy live ice carving, an ice sculpture walking tour, fire twirlers and other street performers, a puppy kissing booth, character meet-and-greets, a scavenger hunt, carriage rides, a couple's vow renewal ceremony with Elvis and more. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 For 25 years, Queen Victoria travelled in converted carriages until a bespoke vehicle was commissioned in 1869. —Ben Jones, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for carriage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriage
  1. chariot
  2. posture
  3. cab
  4. stance
  5. stagecoach
  6. attitude
  7. equipage
Noun
  • Two chariots, each pulled by a team of horses and accompanied by 20 additional steeds, spun Phoenix around upon their arrival in 1948.
    — Douglas C. Towne, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
  • Capella is supposed to mark the position where the mama goat is sitting on the chariot driver’s shoulder, and that’s why it’s known as the goat star.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Definition of chariot
Noun
  • Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
  • Many factors affect breathing during running, including your posture.
    — Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Definition of posture
Noun
  • The Gastonia Components and Logistics facility provides stamping, metal fabrication and sub-assembly of cab and chassis parts.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2025
Definition of cab
Noun
  • Most analysts on Wall Street have joined the analyst in taking a bullish stance on the name, as 56 out of 62 analysts in all have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG data.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • Remaining neutral might be seen as a stance in itself.
    — Esau McCaulley, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Definition of stance
Noun
  • Missouri Town’s many structures were selected to provide a comprehensive view of the time period and include homes, businesses, a church, livery stable, school, tavern/inn, stagecoach stop, outhouse and smokehouse.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
  • At Mullins’ request, Shaw-Rimmington came down from Canada to build a dry stone stagecoach house.
    — Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
Definition of stagecoach
Noun
  • The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.
    — Shaun Goodwin July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    — BYPaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 8 June 2023
Definition of equipage

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“Carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriage. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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