conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s 

1

: the action of conveying

the conveyance of goods

the conveyance of meaning

2

: a means or way of conveying: such as

a

: an instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) by which title to property is conveyed (see convey sense 1c)

b

: a means of transport : vehicle

Synonyms of conveyance

• vehicle
• transportation

Examples of conveyance in a Sentence

the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier

Recent Examples on the Web

Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show. —Sofia Saric may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026

Water conveyance systems, infrastructure and water quality all over the state have been impacted by the presence of golden mussels, according to the DWR. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026

Malanca could not be reached for comment this week regarding the conveyance bill. —John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see convey

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conveyance

• abeyance
• reconveyance

Kids Definition

conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s 

1

: the act of conveying

2

: something used to carry goods or passengers

Legal Definition

conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-əns 

1

: an act of conveying

a conveyance of land

2

: an instrument (as a deed) that conveys property rights (as title)

lack of delivery of a conveyance

—J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo