motortruck

noun

mo·tor·truck ˈmō-tər-ˌtrək

: an automotive truck used especially for transporting freight

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of motortruck was in 1916

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“Motortruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motortruck. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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motortruck

noun

mo·tor·truck ˈmōt-ər-ˌtrək

: a self-propelled truck for transporting freight

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