trucker

1 of 2

noun (1)

truck·​er ˈtrə-kər How to pronounce trucker (audio)
1
: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck
2
: a truck driver

trucker

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noun (2)

1
: one that barters
2
Scotland : peddler

Examples of trucker in a Sentence

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Who are the farmers harvesting your food and the truckers driving it on interstates to you? Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Wyatt unsuccessfully attempts to get Judd his job back, while Judd strongly considers taking a new gig as a trucker. Andy Swift, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024 But, in spite of the security problems on Mexico’s highways, Mexican truckers and logistics companies are experiencing a boom. thehustle.co, 6 Sep. 2024 Douglas created the original all-night radio show for truckers in 1970, after joining WWL-AM in New Orleans. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trucker 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

truck entry 2

Noun (2)

truck entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trucker was in 1536

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“Trucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trucker. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

trucker

noun
truck·​er
ˈtrək-ər
1
: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck
2
: a truck driver

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