noun

truckload

TRUHK-lohd

Truckload (noun) means the full amount of cargo a truck can carry. Example: “A truckload of bricks arrived at the building site.”

noun

The full amount of cargo a truck can carry.

"A truckload of bricks arrived at the building site."

Informally, a very large quantity of something.

"She got a truckload of compliments on her new haircut."

How to use truckload

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a full truck's worth of cargo, or, casually, a huge amount of anything.

Common pairings

a truckload of deliver a truckload

Word forms

truckloads plural

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Rhymes for truckload

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Frequently asked questions

What does “truckload” mean?

The word “truckload” means the full amount of cargo a truck can carry. In plain terms, either a full truck's worth of cargo, or, casually, a huge amount of anything.

How do you pronounce “truckload”?

“Truckload” is pronounced TRUHK-lohd (/ˈtɹʌkˌloʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “truckload” in a sentence?

Here is “truckload” used in a sentence: “A truckload of bricks arrived at the building site.”

What part of speech is “truckload”?

“Truckload” is a noun.

How many meanings does “truckload” have?

“Truckload” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the full amount of cargo a truck can carry.