Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

railway-carriage

Noun

/ˈreɪlweɪ ˈkærɪdʒ/

Definition

A railway carriage is a vehicle used for transporting passengers or goods on a railway track.

Examples

He boarded the railway carriage just before the train departed.
The goods were loaded into a freight railway carriage for transport.
The railway carriage was filled with excited passengers on their way to the festival.

Meaning

Railway carriages can be part of a train and come in various types designed for different purposes, including passenger travel and freight transportation.