transporter

noun

trans·​port·​er tran(t)s-ˈpȯr-tər 

ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯr-

: one that transports

especially : a vehicle for transporting large or heavy loads

Examples of transporter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To move the dishes, ALMA relies on huge transporters, which weigh approximately 135 tons (122470 kg) themselves. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025

In the second experiment, researchers analyzed the expression of several genes in brain regions implicated in stress and reward, such as the serotonin transporter and cannabinoid receptors. —Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

The report also said the base carries transporter launchers or mobile launchers – which can quickly shoot and move to a new position. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025

Roughly 60 feet in length, the vessels barely fit onto the tank transporters seen carrying them. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transporter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• supporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter