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trucking

TRUH-kihng

Trucking (noun) means the business or activity of transporting goods by truck. Example: “He's worked in trucking for over twenty years.”

noun
1
The business or activity of transporting goods by truck.
"He's worked in trucking for over twenty years."

How to use trucking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe freight-hauling industry built around trucks.

Common pairings
trucking company trucking industry

Word forms

truckings plural

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Etymology

From truck + -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trucking” mean?

The word “trucking” means the business or activity of transporting goods by truck. In plain terms, the freight-hauling industry built around trucks.

How do you pronounce “trucking”?

“Trucking” is pronounced TRUH-kihng (/ˈtɹʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “trucking” in a sentence?

Here is “trucking” used in a sentence: “He's worked in trucking for over twenty years.”

What is another word for “trucking”?

Words with a similar meaning to “trucking” include freight.

What part of speech is “trucking”?

“Trucking” is a noun.

Is “trucking” a common word?

“Trucking” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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