trucker

1 of 2

noun (1)

truck·​er ˈtrə-kər How to pronounce trucker (audio)
1
: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck
2
: a truck driver

trucker

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: one that barters
2
Scotland : peddler

Examples of trucker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Noun
Crochet knitwear, peach-touch T-shirts and leather and suede trucker jackets complemented the spring offering, mining a cool, uncomplicated wardrobe. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 Scoop up mainstays that are actually worth it, including the Levi’s denim trucker jacket, Madewell’s high-neck tank top in soft cotton, and a new pair of Mother jeans. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 June 2025 The New York Yankees hats are available in four different styles, including fitted, trucker, flat bill, and curved bill styles, allowing fans to select their favorite hat design. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025 Across the industry, long-haul truckers experienced a 2.5% decrease in pay from 2023 to 2024, accompanied by a 4.5% decrease in hours worked. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trucker

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

truck entry 2

Noun (2)

truck entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trucker was in 1536

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Trucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trucker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

trucker

noun
truck·​er
ˈtrək-ər
1
: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck
2
: a truck driver

More from Merriam-Webster on trucker

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!