Wagon: meaning, definitions and examples

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wagon

 

[ หˆwรฆษกษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in transportation

A vehicle used for transporting goods or people, typically consisting of a single compartment with a roof and sides, drawn by horses or motor vehicles.

Synonyms

carriage, cart, truck, van

Examples of usage

  • The pioneers traveled westward in covered wagons.
  • She loaded her belongings onto the wagon before heading off on her journey.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

A group of individuals with a common aim or belief working together to achieve a common goal.

Synonyms

alliance, coalition, group

Examples of usage

  • The political party formed a wagon to push for environmental policies.
  • They jumped on the bandwagon to support the new initiative.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To join or support a particular cause, movement, or group.

Synonyms

back, endorse, support

Examples of usage

  • She decided to wagon the campaign for animal rights.
  • He wagons with those promoting sustainable living.

Translations

Translations of the word "wagon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerbong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wagon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท wagon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลฏz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vagรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฆๅŽข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaqon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagรณn

Word origin

The word 'wagon' originated in the early 16th century from the Dutch word 'wagen', which means 'cart' or 'wagon'. It has been used to describe vehicles for transportation and groups of people working together towards a common goal. Over the years, 'wagon' has become a versatile word used in various contexts, from the iconic covered wagons of pioneers to political alliances and movements.

See also: wag, wage, waggle.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,718 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.