pallet
1 synonym for pallet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flat, portable platform used for stacking and moving goods, typically with a forklift.
How to use pallet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pallet of goods
wooden pallet
forklift pallet
Etymology
From Old French paillete, "bundle of straw," from paille ("straw"), from Latin palea ("chaff") — the straw-bed sense came first; the shipping platform sense developed much later.
Full origin of pallet →Frequently asked questions
What does “pallet” mean?
The word “pallet” means a flat, portable platform used for stacking and moving goods, typically with a forklift. In plain terms, most often the wooden platform used to move stacked goods in warehouses; occasionally a simple straw bed.
How do you pronounce “pallet”?
“Pallet” is pronounced PA-liht (/ˈpælɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pallet” in a sentence?
Here is “pallet” used in a sentence: “The warehouse workers loaded boxes onto a wooden pallet.”
What part of speech is “pallet”?
“Pallet” is a noun.
Where does the word “pallet” come from?
The word “pallet” comes from Latin. From Old French paillete, "bundle of straw," from paille ("straw"), from Latin palea ("chaff") — the straw-bed sense came first; the shipping platform sense developed much later.
How many meanings does “pallet” have?
“Pallet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat, portable platform used for stacking and moving goods, typically with a forklift.
