flatbed

1 of 2

adjective

flat·​bed ˈflat-ˌbed How to pronounce flatbed (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
The flatbed trailer, which was equipped with a GPS device, was reportedly found to be going 46 mph. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025 Authorities said Smith then fled on foot, stole a flatbed truck and drove to Albuquerque. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
The driver of the flatbed, a 24-year-old New York man, did not report any injuries. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025 Prices, of course, vary widely based on model and options selected, starting at US$6,900 for the base UTV flatbed, $7,000 for the SPV, and $9,000 for the PV. New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flatbed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1892, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flatbed was in 1892

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“Flatbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

flatbed

1 of 2 adjective
flat·​bed ˈflat-ˌbed How to pronounce flatbed (audio)
: 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

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