carriage trade

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noun

wealthy patrons of a store, restaurant, theater, etc.; elite clientele.

Origin of carriage trade

First recorded in 1710–20

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Related Words for carriage trade

society, celebrity, establishment, aristocracy, prime, gentility, flower, elect, prize, crowd, top, fat, choice, best, gentry, pride, quality, nobility, cream, select

British Dictionary definitions for carriage trade

carriage trade

noun

trade from the wealthy part of society

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