Conveyance

usgb/kənˈveɪəns/
noun

A means of transportation such as a vehicle, plane, or boat.

They reached the city by public conveyance.
Visual representation of "conveyance" - A means of transportation such as a vehicle, plane, or boat

Often appears as...

  • public conveyance
  • private conveyance
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Transportation Mode

Refers to any vehicle or method for moving people or goods from one place to another.

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The horse and buggy is an old-fashioned conveyance.
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Public vs Private

Conveyance can be 'public,' like buses, or 'private,' like personal cars.

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I prefer private conveyance for its comfort and convenience.
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Breadth of Use

Used broadly, can include unconventional methods such as cable cars or rickshaws.

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Tourists often enjoy the cable car conveyance up the steep hill.
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