truckload

noun

truck·​load ˈtrək-ˈlōd 

-ˌlōd

1

: a load or amount that fills or could fill a truck

2

: the minimum weight required for shipping at truckload rates

3

: a large amount

truckloads of money

Synonyms of truckload

• loads
• ton
• dozen
• plenty
• slew
• bunch
• pile
• chunk
• lot
• quantity
• deal
• wealth

Examples of truckload in a Sentence

the guy who sent that e-mail is in for a truckload of misery

Recent Examples on the Web

Georgia Southern University, known for its national champion football teams, has a new claim to worldwide fame — ticks by the truckload. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Intermodal, truckload, dedicated, brokerage, last mile and our technology innovations were all practical solutions to customer problems, strengthening our network and positioning the company for what comes next. — Shelley Simpson, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Tons of truckloads arrive at Texas grocers and restaurants, ready to be roasted and eaten in enchiladas, queso, tamales and even margaritas. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Sometimes the difference in prices comes down to when the gas station brought in its latest truckload of gas. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for truckload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

truckload

noun

truck·​load ˈtrək-ˈlōd 

-ˌlōd

: a load or amount that fills or could fill a truck