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 Think about it: When Henry Ford rolled out the car manufacturing assembly line in the early 20th century, sure, carriage makers and stable hands lost out. —Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025 But on July 29, 1919, Mrs. Elsa Wentz returned to an empty carriage. —Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 3 May 2025 May 2, 2025 The Irish comedian Graham Norton remembers sifting through Manhattan real estate listings a couple of decades ago and being struck by the photos of a charming carriage house nestled in a tiny gated mews in Murray Hill. —Vivian Marino, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The window displays were entrusted to Italian designer Andrea Mancuso who portrayed a horse and a carriage — all references to the brand’s equestrian imagery. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 May 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
  • Ben-Hur's famous chariot race retains its jaw-dropping, gasp-inducing power decades later, rivaling even modern action films for sheer scale.
    — James Mercadante, EW.com, 20 May 2025
  • Tommy Paul and Lorenzo Musetti tried their utmost to change the script at the Italian Open, but this was always a two-horse chariot race.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Definition of chariot
Noun
  • Given Moscow’s reticence over peace talks, momentum seems to be growing for taking a more aggressive posture backing sanctions.
    — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 28 May 2025
  • Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Definition of posture
Noun
  • His diary-like home production This Is Not a Film was produced under house arrest, while the masterful Taxi was shot within the confines of a cab that the director himself drove around Tehran.
    — Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
  • This yellow cab charm in particular is an appropriate symbol of the city: right up there with a pretzel and a pigeon.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Definition of cab
Noun
  • The central bank cut interest rates last month for a second consecutive time to 6% and shifted its stance to accommodative in a bid to bolster growth.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 May 2025
  • This increase in Bitcoin's value has been affected by factors including the Trump administration's supportive stance on cryptocurrency.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Definition of stance
Noun
  • But in one hamlet of about 2,800 residents in the northwest corner of the Sunflower State, once little more than a stop on a stagecoach route, there is no shame in running for president and losing.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
  • According to respective Instagram posts from his show co-star Melissa Gilbert and son Clint Lilley, Lilley died Wednesday after a storied career as a Hollywood stuntman and actor, who played various roles on the beloved '70s historical drama, including a townsman and stagecoach driver.
    — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of stagecoach
Noun
  • Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
  • With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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