undercarriage

noun

un·​der·​car·​riage ˈən-dər-ˌker-ij 

-ˌka-rij

1

: a supporting framework or underside (as of an automobile)

2

: the landing gear of an airplane

Examples of undercarriage in a Sentence

There was a problem with the plane's undercarriage.

Recent Examples on the Web

All that means heavier construction and a sturdier undercarriage, which affects things like takeoff weight and operational range. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

The interviewees who didn’t want to be filmed are played by actors, including executive producer Emma Thompson wedged between an undercarriage and pavement as the unidentified van protester. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The shop, which has been converting EVs since 2009, chose the Model S as the donor vehicle because its components would fit into the Silver Shadow’s undercarriage without much trouble, especially because of the car’s ample ground clearance. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Authorities later determined Miles had rented the vehicle two days earlier, the prosecutor's office said, and a box concealed in the undercarriage held about 600 grams of fentanyl. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for undercarriage

• carriage

Kids Definition

undercarriage

noun

un·​der·​car·​riage ˈən-dər-ˌkar-ij 

1

: a supporting structure or underside (as of an automobile)

2

: the landing gear of an airplane