Conestoga wagon

[ kon-uh-stoh-guh, kon- ]

noun

1. a large, heavy, broad-wheeled covered wagon, used especially for transporting pioneers and freight across North America during the early westward migration.

Conestoga wagon

/ ˌkɒnɪˈstəʊɡə /

noun

1. a large heavy horse-drawn covered wagon used in the 19th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of Conestoga wagon¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; named after Conestoga, Pa., where it was first made

Word History and Origins

Origin of Conestoga wagon¹

C19: after Conestoga, Pennsylvania, where it was first made

Example Sentences

While he plans on keeping the Conestoga wagon motif, he won’t use tepees.

From New York Times

He’s also eager to restart his more plush camping options: tepees, safari tents and even a Conestoga wagon, all of which have beds and other amenities.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe. Anyway, my great-grandfather got this mud from the bottom of the river sixty-four years ago. Next to my Conestoga wagon, it’s the best thing I have.”

From Literature

“A Conestoga wagon. It’s just like the one my great-great-great-grandfather Webb went out to North Dakota in. My great-grandfather made it for me. He said there’s a place in North Dakota where you can still see the ruts in the ground from all the wagon trains.”

From Literature

He was pulling his Conestoga wagon.

From Literature