trucker

1 of 2

noun (1)

truck·​er ˈtrə-kər 

1

: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck

2

: a truck driver

trucker

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: one that barters

2

Scotland : peddler

Examples of trucker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Members include academics, politicians and others representing such groups as motorists, truckers and privacy rights advocates. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 25 June 2026

The trucker's lounge comes complete with luxurious seating areas, showers and full-service laundry facilities. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Tillman, 54, of Fallbrook, was a diehard fan of the San Diego Padres who worked as a trucker after 12 years of serving as a drill sergeant in the Marines, according to friends. — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 18 June 2026

By law, truckers can drive 11 hours in a 14-hour work window. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

truck entry 2

Noun (2)

truck entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trucker

• trucker cap
• trucker hat

Rhymes for trucker

• pecker
• pucker
• succor
• sucker
• tucker

Kids Definition

trucker

noun

truck·​er

ˈtrək-ər

1

: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck

2

: a truck driver