Definition of conveyancenext
as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier

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Recent Examples of conveyance The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Watching the film of the honeymooners’ seemingly fragile conveyance fall out of the sky and drop like a bird is deeply upsetting. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Lackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 These three particular properties were originally created through a separate conveyance than the others along the trail, which held up the legal process. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conveyance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveyance
Noun
  • Hybrids accounted for the larger increase, adding 62,655 registrations versus 32,565 for battery-electric vehicles.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • The shorter route could significantly reduce transportation costs and also avoids geopolitical chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, Yoo said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The surging price of diesel, which is crucial for transportation, farming and industry, has had broad effects across the economy.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Conveyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveyance. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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