something used to carry goods or passengers
the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier
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Recent Examples of conveyanceThe pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Aug. 2026 Watching the film of the honeymooners’ seemingly fragile conveyance fall out of the sky and drop like a bird is deeply upsetting.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2026 Lackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2026 These three particular properties were originally created through a separate conveyance than the others along the trail, which held up the legal process.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conveyance
Moments later, at least three drivers pull into the nearby parking lot and exit their vehicles, joining other bystanders, some recording.
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Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2026
The shooting happened Saturday night in northwest Harris County, where Zah'Layah was riding in a vehicle with her mother, Monica Hicks, and her four siblings when someone opened fire on the family's vehicle, the sheriff's office said.