carriage

Definition of carriagenext

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun carriage contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of carriage are bearing, demeanor, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

In what contexts can bearing take the place of carriage?

In some situations, the words bearing and carriage are roughly equivalent. However, bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When might demeanor be a better fit than carriage?

Although the words demeanor and carriage have much in common, demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

When would deportment be a good substitute for carriage?

The meanings of deportment and carriage largely overlap; however, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

Where would manner be a reasonable alternative to carriage?

While the synonyms manner and carriage are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When is it sensible to use mien instead of carriage?

While in some cases nearly identical to carriage, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carriage According to Shapiro, at least four carriage horses have died since 2020, including Lady in 2025 and Aisha in 2020. Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 Central Park has been known for its horse carriages for many years. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026 The Princess of Wales, 44, joined her husband Prince William in a carriage behind the King and Queen, Charles’ cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, and her husband, Daniel Chatto. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Giant trees with fluffy white seed tufts surround the aptly named Cottonwood Inn Bed and Breakfast, which has six rooms plus a carriage house within walking distance of Empire Beach. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for carriage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriage
Noun
  • The Casas del Turuñuelo archaeological site, in the municipality of Guareña, has turned up a remarkable specimen, an extraordinary bronze votive chariot, the likes of which has never been uncovered in the Iberian Peninsula.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • Like watching a chariot crash with a rider named Oedipus.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The passengers had to self-eject from the speeding cab.
    ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
  • Firefighters extinguished a blaze that had consumed the truck’s cab and trailer, as well as debris along the railroad.
    Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • The then-president fielded a question on Swift’s stance outside of the White House.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • There was a stagecoach on blocks up at this steakhouse.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
  • Another historic gem, Black Mountain Inn, was built in the 1830s as a stagecoach stop.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    BYPaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The carriage house proper boasted a livery room and space for six large equipages.
    John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2019

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on carriage

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster