Boy Pulling A Wagon With A Dog

What is a wagon in American English?

In American English, a wagon can be a child’s toy. It is a small open box on four wheels with a long handle. A child pulls it by the handle. Kids put toys, or even the family dog, inside and pull it around. The most famous one is a “little red wagon.” British people may call a small cart by a different name, so this everyday American word is good to know.

In the clip, a teacher looks at a picture and says, “He’s pulling a wagon.” A dog sits inside it. To pull means to move something toward you, like pulling a chair. So the boy pulls the wagon, and the dog rides in it.