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

The Yuba Water Agency, which operates New Bullards Bar Dam and controls the release of water from its reservoir, has adjusted its water conveyance plans for the spring and summer due to the incident and the mercurial, moderate rainy season. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances. —Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

The largest portion of the grant, over $10 million, will fund drainage improvements to existing stormwater collection and conveyance in Buenaventura Lakes. —Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

About 95% of conveyances are working, according to a spreadsheet MIA shared with the Herald earlier this year. —Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 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