truck
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for truck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large motor vehicle used for carrying goods.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use truck
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The origin is debated, but it likely comes from "truckle," itself linked to a Greek word for a wheel — early "trucks" were small wheels or rollers before the word came to mean the vehicle.
Full origin of truck →Frequently asked questions
What does “truck” mean?
The word “truck” means a large motor vehicle used for carrying goods. In plain terms, a large road vehicle for hauling cargo, or to move goods by such a vehicle.
How do you pronounce “truck”?
“Truck” is pronounced truhk (/tɹʌk/ in IPA).
How do you use “truck” in a sentence?
Here is “truck” used in a sentence: “The delivery truck pulled up outside the warehouse.”
What part of speech is “truck”?
Depending on how it is used, “truck” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “truck” come from?
The word “truck” comes from Greek. The origin is debated, but it likely comes from "truckle," itself linked to a Greek word for a wheel — early "trucks" were small wheels or rollers before the word came to mean the vehicle.
Is “truck” a common word?
“Truck” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “truck” have?
“Truck” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large motor vehicle used for carrying goods.
What is the difference between a truck and a lorry?
They are the same thing in different varieties of English. 'Truck' is the standard American word for a large goods vehicle, while 'lorry' is the traditional British term. British English uses 'truck' too, especially for specific types, but a big road-going goods vehicle is a lorry in the UK and a truck in the US.
What are the different types of trucks?
There are many kinds, each built for a job. Pickup trucks carry small loads, while articulated trucks, or semis, haul goods long distance. Dump trucks move earth and rubble, tanker trucks carry liquids, and flatbeds carry oversized loads. Others include tow trucks, refrigerated trucks and fire trucks, all sharing the same basic goods-carrying purpose.
What is the difference between a truck and a van?
Size and build set them apart. A van is a smaller, fully enclosed vehicle, often with a car-like cab and cargo space joined in one body. A truck is larger and heavier, usually with a separate cab and load area, and carries much bigger loads. Vans handle deliveries; trucks handle serious haulage.