wain

Definition of wainnext
as in wagon
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling an antique wain that was once used for delivering milk

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Noun
  • There isn’t much better than a minivan or a wagon in Grasso’s Garage, and this was no different.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Kids and parents can go on wagon rides, fish or take a look through a 1900s one-room schoolhouse similar.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the grocery store, walk down the aisles without leaning on the cart and carry your bags out of the store (instead of using a cart), if that’s manageable for you.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Visit the city's website for a full run down of what's changed for Wauwatosa's yard waste schedule, or to request an official city cart.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Wain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wain. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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