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transporter

Transporter (noun) means a person, vehicle, or machine that carries something from place to place. Example: “A car transporter delivered the new vehicles to the dealership.”

noun
1
A person, vehicle, or machine that carries something from place to place.
"A car transporter delivered the new vehicles to the dealership."
2
In science fiction, a device that instantly beams a person or object elsewhere.
"In the show, the crew uses the transporter to beam down to the planet's surface."

How to Use Transporter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that carries or moves things — a real truck, crane, or conveyor, or a fictional teleporting device.

Common pairings
car transporter transporter beam

Word Forms

transporters plural

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Etymology

From transport plus the agent suffix -er, "one that transports."

conveyor conveyer conveyer belt conveyor belt car transporter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “transporter” mean?

The word “transporter” means a person, vehicle, or machine that carries something from place to place. In plain terms, something that carries or moves things — a real truck, crane, or conveyor, or a fictional teleporting device.

How do you use “transporter” in a sentence?

Here is “transporter” used in a sentence: “A car transporter delivered the new vehicles to the dealership.”

What part of speech is “transporter”?

“Transporter” is a noun.

Is “transporter” a common word?

“Transporter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “transporter” have?

“Transporter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, vehicle, or machine that carries something from place to place.

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