Definition of conveyancenext
as in vehicle
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 conveyance The 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
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Noun
  • Moments later, at least three drivers pull into the nearby parking lot and exit their vehicles, joining other bystanders, some recording.
    — 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.
    — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That is why as a mother of three Naperville School District 203 children, I am troubled by the district’s new transportation plan.
    — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Conveyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveyance. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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