trucking
Trucking (noun) means the business or activity of transporting goods by truck. Example: “He's worked in trucking for over twenty years.”
How to use trucking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe freight-hauling industry built around trucks.
Word forms
truckings plural
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He's worked in _____ for over twenty years.
Etymology
From truck + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for trucking
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.