carriage trade

noun

1. wealthy patrons of a store, restaurant, theater, etc.; elite clientele.

carriage trade

noun

1. trade from the wealthy part of society

Word History and Origins

Origin of carriage trade¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

Robert had gone ahead rapidly with his scheme for reorganizing the carriage trade.

From Project Gutenberg

The last report, recently adopted, covers the items in which the carriage trade is most vitally interested.

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Ten years have completed a total revolution in the carriage trade in England.

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Related Words

• aristocracy
• celebrity
• establishment
• society