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

A cargo ship built to operate on the Great Lakes of North America.

"The laker carried iron ore across Lake Superior."

A player for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

"The Lakers fans cheered as their star Laker scored the winning basket."

How to use laker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Great Lakes cargo ship or, informally, a member of the LA Lakers basketball team.

Word forms

lakers plural, lakers plural, Lakers plural

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Etymology

From "lake" plus the agent suffix "-er".

Rhymes for laker

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Frequently asked questions

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.