wagon

noun

ˈwa-gən How to pronounce wagon (audio)
Definition of wagonnext
as in cart
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling harness the horses up to the wagon so I can bring in the hay

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Recent Examples of wagon For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In 1785, the Pennsylvania General Assembly commissioned an improved road over Forbes, which was built for military speed, to accommodate wagons and horse travel. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 At the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, a long line of police wagons were backed up transporting dead bodies. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wagon
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cart
Noun
  • These tools include a new reserved cart which only holds items for checkout for a limited time before releasing them back into the storefront.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Fans of Stanley and Musgrave alike can peruse the company's website and add the full collection to their carts now, or continue scrolling to shop the individual pieces.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of cart

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“Wagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagon. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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