station wagon

noun

: an automobile that has a passenger compartment which extends to the back of the vehicle, that has no trunk, that has one or more rear seats which can be folded down to make space for light cargo, and that has a tailgate or liftgate

Examples of station wagon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The original class of 30 physically disabled students — mostly with cerebral palsy — arrived on the campus, then on 33rd Street next to Anne Darling Elementary School, in a special bus and the school’s station wagon. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 July 2025

Both Americans and Europeans could choose either sedan or station wagon — Avant, in Audi-speak — body styles, but other markets could only spec the former. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025

This includes passenger cars, vans, motorcycles, station wagons, SUVs, pick-up trucks and school buses. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is, in fact, the first all-electric station wagon from the marque, and among its topline features is a panoramic roof, more space, and the ability to get 192 miles in 10 minutes of charging, according to Mercedes. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for station wagon

• agone
• dragon
• lagan
• waggon
• anlagen
• bandwagon
• snapdragon

Kids Definition

station wagon

noun

: an automobile that has a large open area behind the back seat instead of a trunk and that has a door at the back for loading and unloading things