adj
flatbed
FLAT-behd
Flatbed (adj) means having a flat, open load-carrying surface with no raised sides. Example: “They loaded the timber onto a flatbed truck.”
adj
1
Having a flat, open load-carrying surface with no raised sides.
"They loaded the timber onto a flatbed truck."
noun
1
A truck or trailer with a flat, open platform for carrying cargo.
"A flatbed pulled up to deliver the new shipping containers."
How to use flatbed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vehicle whose back is a flat, open platform rather than an enclosed box.
Common pairings
flatbed truck
flatbed trailer
flatbed scanner
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- flatbeds
- Past tense
- flatbedded
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Etymology
A compound of "flat" and "bed" (the load-bearing surface of a vehicle).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flatbed” mean?
The word “flatbed” means having a flat, open load-carrying surface with no raised sides. In plain terms, a vehicle whose back is a flat, open platform rather than an enclosed box.
How do you pronounce “flatbed”?
“Flatbed” is pronounced FLAT-behd (/ˈflætˌbɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “flatbed” in a sentence?
Here is “flatbed” used in a sentence: “They loaded the timber onto a flatbed truck.”
What part of speech is “flatbed”?
Depending on how it is used, “flatbed” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “flatbed” have?
“Flatbed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a flat, open load-carrying surface with no raised sides.
