lorry

/ˈlɒri/

Definitions

1. noun

A large goods vehicle, typically with a trailer, used for transporting goods, especially heavy or bulky ones.

“The lorry was stuck in the traffic jam on the highway.”

2. noun

A large open-topped vehicle, especially a horse-drawn one, used for carrying goods or passengers.

“In the past, people used to ride on horse-drawn lorry to work.”

3. verb

To transport goods, especially heavy or bulky ones, using a lorry.

“The company will lorry the goods from the factory to the warehouse.”

Synonyms

  • artic
  • truck
  • van

Antonyms

  • pedestrian
  • walker