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trucker

TRUH-kuh

Trucker (noun) means a person who drives a truck for a living, especially over long distances. Example: “The trucker had been on the road for fourteen hours straight.”

noun
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A person who drives a truck for a living, especially over long distances.
"The trucker had been on the road for fourteen hours straight."

How to use trucker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is driving trucks, particularly long-haul freight.

Common pairings
long-haul trucker trucker cap

Word forms

more trucker comparative, truckers plural, truckers plural, truckers plural, most trucker superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English *trukere (“one who disappoints, a deceiver”), from Middle English trukien (“to fail, run out, disappoint”), equivalent to truck (“to fail”) + -er (agent noun suffix). Compare trooker.

Origin: Middle English

teamster truck driver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trucker” mean?

The word “trucker” means a person who drives a truck for a living, especially over long distances. In plain terms, someone whose job is driving trucks, particularly long-haul freight.

How do you pronounce “trucker”?

“Trucker” is pronounced TRUH-kuh (/ˈtɹʌkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “trucker” in a sentence?

Here is “trucker” used in a sentence: “The trucker had been on the road for fourteen hours straight.”

What part of speech is “trucker”?

“Trucker” is a noun.

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