Wagon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈwa-gən/ wag·on

Meaning & Definition of Wagon

Wagon (noun)

  1. a usually four-wheeled vehicle for transporting bulky commodities and drawn originally by animals
  2. a lighter typically horse-drawn vehicle for transporting goods or passengers
  3. patrol wagon

Wagon (verb)

  1. to travel or transport goods by wagon
  2. to transport (goods) by wagon

Wagon (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling

    "harness the horses up to the wagon so I can bring in the hay"

    similar: cart, wain
    related: dray, jolt-wagon (Midland), oxcart, spring wagon, wagonette, barrow, hand truck, pushcart, tram, truck, wheelbarrow

Related Entry: Jolt-wagon (noun)

Jolt-wagon is a different word from Wagon. The synonyms below are for jolt-wagon, not for wagon.

  1. as in dray, wagonette

    similar: dray, oxcart, spring wagon, wagonette, cart, wagon, wain, barrow, hand truck, pushcart, tram, truck, wheelbarrow

Related Entry: Spring wagon (noun)

Spring wagon is a different word from Wagon. The synonyms below are for spring wagon, not for wagon.

  1. as in dray, jolt-wagon

    similar: dray, jolt-wagon (Midland), oxcart, wagonette, cart, wagon, wain, barrow, hand truck, pushcart, tram, truck, wheelbarrow

Related Entry: Station wagon (noun)

Station wagon is a different word from Wagon. The synonyms below are for station wagon, not for wagon.

  1. as in wagon, sports car

    similar: convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, SUV, town car, wagon, woody, coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van, compact, coupe, intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8, auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, motor vehicle, wheels (slang), gas-guzzler, land yacht, muscle car, stock car, turbocar, beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker, cream puff, phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car, hybrid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wagon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wagon:

cart, wain

Related Words for Wagon

dray, jolt-wagon, oxcart, spring wagon, wagonette, barrow, hand truck, pushcart, tram, truck, wheelbarrow

Word Forms of Wagon

Inflections: wagoned, wagoning, wagons

Origin & Etymology of Wagon

Dutch wagen, from Middle Dutch wain

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Wagon

wagon-lit, wagon master, wagon train, chuck wagon, coaster wagon, Conestoga wagon, covered wagon

Frequently Asked Questions about Wagon

What does "Wagon" mean?

"Wagon" means a usually four-wheeled vehicle for transporting bulky commodities and drawn originally by animals. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a usually four-wheeled vehicle for transporting bulky commodities and drawn originally by animals.

What is another word for "Wagon"?

Other words for "Wagon" include cart and wain. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wagon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wagon"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wagon". Common alternatives include cart and wain.

How do you use "Wagon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wagon" in a sentence: "harness the horses up to the wagon so I can bring in the hay".

Is "Wagon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wagon" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wagon"?

"Wagon" is pronounced /ˈwa-gən/ and divided into syllables as wag·on.

What is the origin of the word "Wagon"?

"Wagon" comes from Dutch wagen, from Middle Dutch wain. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Wagon" meaning "a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling"?

When "Wagon" (noun) means a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling, synonyms include cart and wain.