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conveyor

kuhn-VAY-uh

Conveyor (noun) means a mechanical belt or system used to move goods or materials from one point to another. Example: “The parcels moved slowly along the conveyor belt.”

noun
1
A mechanical belt or system used to move goods or materials from one point to another.
"The parcels moved slowly along the conveyor belt."
2
A person or thing that transports or delivers something.
"He acted as a conveyor of messages between the two offices."

How to Use Conveyor

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often a mechanical belt that moves items along in a factory or warehouse.

Common pairings
conveyor belt

Word Forms

conveyors plural

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The parcels moved slowly along the _____ belt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “conveyor” mean?

The word “conveyor” means a mechanical belt or system used to move goods or materials from one point to another. In plain terms, most often a mechanical belt that moves items along in a factory or warehouse.

How do you pronounce “conveyor”?

“Conveyor” is pronounced kuhn-VAY-uh (/kənˈveɪɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “conveyor” in a sentence?

Here is “conveyor” used in a sentence: “The parcels moved slowly along the conveyor belt.”

What part of speech is “conveyor”?

“Conveyor” is a noun.

Is “conveyor” a common word?

“Conveyor” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “conveyor” have?

“Conveyor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mechanical belt or system used to move goods or materials from one point to another.

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