Pickup
0 antonyms and opposites of Pickup, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small open-backed truck used for carrying goods.
How to use Pickup
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From pick + up.
Full origin of Pickup →Frequently asked questions
What does “Pickup” mean?
The word “Pickup” means a small open-backed truck used for carrying goods. In plain terms, depending on context: a small truck, the act of collecting someone/something, or a rise in activity or pace.
How do you use “Pickup” in a sentence?
Here is “Pickup” used in a sentence: “He loaded the lumber into the bed of his pickup.”
What part of speech is “Pickup”?
“Pickup” is a noun.
Is “Pickup” a common word?
“Pickup” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Pickup” have?
“Pickup” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small open-backed truck used for carrying goods.
What is the difference between a pickup and a truck?
A pickup, or pickup truck, is a specific type of small open-backed truck used for carrying goods. "Truck" is a broader category that includes pickups as well as much larger commercial vehicles, so every pickup is a truck but not every truck is a pickup.
What does pickup mean in the context of a delivery or ride?
In this sense, pickup refers to the act of collecting a person or item from a particular place, such as a taxi pickup or a package pickup. This meaning is distinct from the vehicle sense of pickup, which names the type of truck itself.
What does 'pickup' mean when talking about business or activity?
When used this way, pickup means an improvement or increase, especially in speed, activity, or business, such as "a pickup in sales" or "a pickup in pace." This sense describes positive momentum rather than a vehicle or a collection.