Definition

A person or vehicle that drops off or unloads materials, often used in construction or waste management.

Example

The dumper truck delivered the gravel to the construction site.

Conversation

Did you see that dumper truck on the construction site yesterday?

Yeah, it was huge! I wondered how much it could carry.

I heard they use those dumper trucks to haul away all the debris.

That makes sense. They really need something powerful for all that heavy stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dumper → The word 'dumper' is derived from the verb 'dump' (originating from the Middle English 'dumpen', meaning to fall or drop) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). Thus, a 'dumper' refers to a person or thing that dumps or drops something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'drops' ('dump') something — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the action. A dumper is someone who dumps.

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