Prairie Schooner (Noun)
Meaning
A large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family packed up their belongings and set off across the open plains in a sturdy prairie schooner, bound for the Oregon Territory.
- As the sun began to set on the vast expanse of the American prairie, a lone prairie schooner came into view, its canvas top flapping in the gentle breeze.
- The museum's collection included a beautifully restored prairie schooner, complete with wooden wheels and a hand-painted canvas cover.
- After weeks of travel, the prairie schooner finally crested a small hill, revealing the sparkling waters of the Platte River in the distance.
- The pioneers relied on their trusty prairie schooner to carry all their supplies and belongings as they made the arduous journey across the Great Plains.