What does "prairie schooner" mean?

A covered wagon, especially one of the relatively light, cheap, and boxy design popular in the United States during the 19th century.

What is a synonym for "prairie schooner"?

Common synonyms include: caravan, conestoga, conestoga wagon, covered wagon, prairie wagon, van.

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1
A covered wagon, especially one of the relatively light, cheap, and boxy design popular in the United States during the 19th century. historical
"It was what we call a "prairie schooner," covered with cloth, a genuine emigrant wagon."
2
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 wordnet

"It was what we call a "prairie schooner," covered with cloth, a genuine emigrant wagon."

From the sail-like appearance of the wagons' covers when traversing tall grass.