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View synonyms for carriage trade

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of carriage trade1

First recorded in 1710–20
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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