covered wagon
noun
a large wagon with a high, bonnetlike canvas top, especially such a wagon used by pioneers to transport themselves and their possessions across the North American plains during the westward migrations in the 19th century.
British Railroads.
a boxcar.
Origin of covered wagon
An Americanism dating back to 1735–45
Words nearby covered wagon
cover-up,
coverage,
coverall,
coverdale,
covered bridge,
covered wagon,
covered-dish supper,
covering,
covering fire,
covering letter,
covering power
British Dictionary definitions for covered wagon
covered wagon
noun
US and Canadian
a large wagon with an arched canvas top, used formerly for prairie travel
Cultural definitions for covered wagon
covered wagon
A typical conveyance for settlers moving west with their belongings. It was drawn by horses or oxen and equipped with a canvas cover, often supported by hoops, to keep off rain.