flatbed

1 of 2

adjective

flat·​bed ˈflat-ˌbed 

: having a horizontal bed on which the work rests

a flatbed printing press

a flatbed scanner

flatbed

2 of 2

noun

: a motortruck or trailer with a body in the form of a platform or shallow box

Examples of flatbed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Authorities said Smith then fled on foot, stole a flatbed truck and drove to Albuquerque. —Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Everett and some friends rented equipment and a heavy flatbed truck to transport the statues. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

Noun

In the valley below, the haulers approached, massive vehicles that carried thousands of crates on the flatbeds that made up the rear three-quarters of each. —EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Listen to this article Twenty-eight flatbed trucks filled with produce and other fresh food were scheduled to arrive this week at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, but the Trump administration canceled the deliveries. —Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1892, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flatbed

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

flatbed

1 of 2 adjective

flat·​bed ˈflat-ˌbed 

: having a horizontal bed on which material rests

a flatbed scanner

flatbed

2 of 2 noun

: a truck or trailer with a body in the form of a platform or shallow box