bulldozer

noun

bull·​doz·​er ˈbu̇l-ˌdō-zər 

also ˈbəl-

1

: one that bulldozes

2

: a tractor-driven machine usually having a broad horizontal blade for moving earth

Examples of bulldozer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Religious, political, and community leaders from across Texas were in Fort Worth to celebrate the project before a bulldozer began to tear down the Southside Community Center. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

After bulldozers were spotted in August clearing land in Big Bend, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a pause on all activity there, and it was later expanded to the area upstream of the park. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

After bulldozers were spotted in August clearing land in Big Bend, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a pause on all activity there and it was later expanded to the area upstream of the park. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

People who worried about the future of the historic performing arts institution had visions of bulldozers rolling toward its marble facade. — New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bulldozer

• composer
• disposer
• opposer
• proposer
• bowser
• crozer
• dozer
• poser

Kids Definition

bulldozer

noun

bull·​doz·​er ˈbu̇l-ˌdō-zər 

: a piece of earth-moving equipment that rides on tracks and has a broad blade for pushing (as in clearing land of trees)