noun

roadie

ROH-dee

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Roadie (noun) means a person who works on the technical crew for a touring band, setting up and moving equipment. Example: “He spent his twenties as a roadie, hauling amps for touring rock bands.”

noun

A person who works on the technical crew for a touring band, setting up and moving equipment.

"He spent his twenties as a roadie, hauling amps for touring rock bands."

A cyclist who mainly rides on paved roads rather than off-road trails.

"The roadies in the club stuck to the tarmac while the mountain bikers headed for the trails."

How to use roadie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or hobby revolves around the road — either touring with a band or cycling on paved roads.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: roadies
Third person singular: roadies
Past tense: roadied

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Etymology

Formed from "road" plus the informal suffix "-ie," originally describing the crew who travel the road with a band.

Rhymes for roadie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roadie” mean?

The word “roadie” means a person who works on the technical crew for a touring band, setting up and moving equipment. In plain terms, someone whose job or hobby revolves around the road — either touring with a band or cycling on paved roads.

How do you pronounce “roadie”?

“Roadie” is pronounced ROH-dee (/ˈɹoʊdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “roadie” in a sentence?

Here is “roadie” used in a sentence: “He spent his twenties as a roadie, hauling amps for touring rock bands.”

What part of speech is “roadie”?

“Roadie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “roadie” have?

“Roadie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who works on the technical crew for a touring band, setting up and moving equipment.