noun
laker
LAY-kuh
Laker (noun) means a cargo ship built to operate on the Great Lakes of North America. Example: “The laker carried iron ore across Lake Superior.”
noun
1
A cargo ship built to operate on the Great Lakes of North America.
"The laker carried iron ore across Lake Superior."
2
A player for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
"The Lakers fans cheered as their star Laker scored the winning basket."
"Just that measly 35-point, 14-assist and 12-rebound game from LeBron James as the Lakers got a little revenge on the Grizzlies."
— Zach Harper, About Victor Wembanyama’s speedy 50 burger. Plus, the Cavaliers remain perfect! (2024)
How to use laker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a Great Lakes cargo ship or, informally, a member of the LA Lakers basketball team.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lakers
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Etymology
From "lake" plus the agent suffix "-er".
Rhymes for laker
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What does “laker” mean?
The word “laker” means a cargo ship built to operate on the Great Lakes of North America. In plain terms, either a Great Lakes cargo ship or, informally, a member of the LA Lakers basketball team.
How do you pronounce “laker”?
“Laker” is pronounced LAY-kuh (/ˈleɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “laker” in a sentence?
Here is “laker” used in a sentence: “The laker carried iron ore across Lake Superior.”
What part of speech is “laker”?
“Laker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “laker” have?
“Laker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cargo ship built to operate on the Great Lakes of North America.
