Real Dictionary

covered wagon
countable noun: A covered wagon is a wagon that has an arched canvas roof and is pulled by horses. Covered wagons were used by the early American settlers as they travelled across the country.

covered wagon in American English
a large wagon with an arched cover of canvas, used by American pioneers
noun: a large wagon with a high, bonnetlike canvas top, esp. such a wagon used by pioneers to transport themselves and their possessions across the North American plains during the westward migrations in the 19th century

covered wagon in British English
noun: a large wagon with an arched canvas top, used formerly for prairie travel