noun
Uncommon
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.
"Words are a conveyor of meaning."
"He acted as a conveyor of messages between the two offices."
How to use conveyor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often a mechanical belt that moves items along in a factory or warehouse.
Common pairings
conveyor belt
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Word forms
- Plural
- conveyors
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Etymology
Formed from convey and -or.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for conveyor
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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.
