transporter — a large vehicle used for carrying cars, goods, or people from one place to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large vehicle used for carrying cars, goods, or people from one place to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈpɔːrtər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy upgraded to become a professional food transporter.
- My cat thinks she's a sock transporter, moving them from the drawer to under the bed.
- The transporter arrived early to load the equipment for the concert.
transporter
NOUN[/trænsˈpɔːrtər/]
a large vehicle used for carrying cars, goods, or people from one place to another
a large vehicle used for carrying cars, goods, or people from one place to another
The reporter interviews by the transporter, surrounded by cheering supporters!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'transportare', meaning 'to carry across'. The word entered English through Middle French, combining the Latin prefix 'trans-' (across) with 'portare' (to carry).
Breakdown
trans- (across) + portare (to carry) + -er (one who/that which). The suffix -er transforms the verb into a noun denoting an agent or instrument.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy upgraded to become a professional food transporter.”
“My cat thinks she's a sock transporter, moving them from the drawer to under the bed.”
“The transporter arrived early to load the equipment for the concert.”
“Space agencies use specialized transporters to move rockets to launch pads.”
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