tanker
4 synonyms for tanker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large ship, truck, or aircraft built to carry and transport a bulk liquid such as oil, fuel, or water.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tanker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
oil tanker
fuel tanker
tanker truck
Etymology
Formed from tank plus the agent suffix -er, describing a vehicle or vessel built around a tank.
Full origin of tanker →Frequently asked questions
What does “tanker” mean?
The word “tanker” means a large ship, truck, or aircraft built to carry and transport a bulk liquid such as oil, fuel, or water. In plain terms, any vehicle, ship, or aircraft designed to carry large amounts of liquid, especially fuel or oil.
How do you pronounce “tanker”?
“Tanker” is pronounced TANG-kuh (/ˈtæŋkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tanker” in a sentence?
Here is “tanker” used in a sentence: “An oil tanker ran aground off the coast, spilling crude into the bay.”
What part of speech is “tanker”?
“Tanker” is a noun.
Is “tanker” a common word?
“Tanker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
