Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wain

noun
/weɪn/
Definition
A two-wheeled cart or wagon used for transporting goods.
Examples
  • The farmer loaded the hay onto the wain for transporting to the barn.
  • In ancient times, a wain would often be pulled by oxen or horses.
Meaning
Wain typically refers to a vehicle, especially a type of cart used in farming and transportation.
Synonyms
  • wagon
  • cart
  • carriage