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

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Wisconsin livestock markets, dealers and truckers would see large fee increases under a rule change proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The trucker style is a vintage callback filled with pockets for plenty of storage. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025 And at Lázaro Cárdenas, truckers blocked key access points to the port for three days starting Wednesday, disrupting cargo movement in and out of the port, in protest of slow customs processing and poor working conditions for employees. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025 There’s also the Anthony trucker and J703 jeans with silver foil finishes that speak to the brand’s rock ‘n’ roll history. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trucker

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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Noun (2)

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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

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“Trucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trucker. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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trucker

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

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