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wagon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwæɡən/

Forms: wagons

wagon means: A vehicle with four wheels used to carry things, often pulled by horses or by hand.

noun

FOUR WHEELED CARTB1

A vehicle with four wheels used to carry things, often pulled by horses or by hand.

  • The horse pulled a wagon.
  • They loaded the wagon with boxes.
  • Children rode in small wagons through the park.

Similar words: cart

Common phrases: wooden wagon, horse drawn wagon, pull a wagon

RAILWAY VEHICLEB2

A railway vehicle, usually used to carry goods.

  • The wagon was full of coal.
  • An engine pulled twelve wagons along the track.
  • Workers unloaded the goods wagon at the station.

Similar words: railcar, freight car

Common phrases: goods wagon, railway wagon, coal wagon

Questions about wagon

What does wagon mean?

A vehicle with four wheels used to carry things, often pulled by horses or by hand.

What is wagon in other languages?

Türkçe: yük arabası · Español: carro · Français: chariot · Deutsch: Wagen · Italiano: carro · 日本語: 荷車

How do you pronounce wagon?

It is pronounced /ˈwæɡən/.

How do you use wagon in a sentence?

The horse pulled a wagon. They loaded the wagon with boxes.

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