carriage

Definition of carriagenext

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun carriage contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of carriage are bearing, demeanor, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

In what contexts can bearing take the place of carriage?

In some situations, the words bearing and carriage are roughly equivalent. However, bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When might demeanor be a better fit than carriage?

Although the words demeanor and carriage have much in common, demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

When would deportment be a good substitute for carriage?

The meanings of deportment and carriage largely overlap; however, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

Where would manner be a reasonable alternative to carriage?

While the synonyms manner and carriage are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When is it sensible to use mien instead of carriage?

While in some cases nearly identical to carriage, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of carriage Fubo also inked a separate carriage deal with the Atlanta Braves and BravesVision to stream Atlanta team games, starting with the March 27 opening day game. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 The building was originally used as a Victorian-era carriage-wheel workshop. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026 This historic home and city landmark features original fencing and a pergola, a three-car garage, a carriage house and an architectural studio added in 1935. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 Disputes over carriage fees between station owners and pay-TV providers often result in blackouts and service interruptions to consumers. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carriage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriage
Noun
  • Ancient Greeks wagered on the (occasionally rigged) early Olympic Games; Romans bet on chariot races and gladiatorial contests (also sometimes rigged).
    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
  • After the rise of Christianity, the passages under the Hippodrome, a stadium once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, were repurposed as workshops for dyeing fabric and making pottery.
    Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Drawing inspiration from the human hand’s intricate design and proprioceptive capabilities, this study aims to enhance the dexterity of robotic hands, particularly in multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion and posture perception.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • FHVs without a permit would have to operate like a green cab.
    Lucius J. Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The crew cab model boasts more than a dozen cup holders throughout (16+ in some models).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The two began staying after practice to fine-tune the details, stance, hands, footwork and arriving early to study film and break down opponents.
    Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • From there, letters were ferried by boat and trotted by stagecoach up to North Carolina, where important correspondence was loaded onto a steam locomotive to Virginia.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
  • As in Radio Flyer, stagecoach, wooden-panel and former Roadmasters.
    Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And yet, my attitude was 'This is special.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    BYPaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The carriage house proper boasted a livery room and space for six large equipages.
    John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2019

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“Carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriage. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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