Definition

A large vehicle, often a van, used for transporting goods or furniture, especially during moving.

Example

They hired a pantechnicon to move their belongings to the new house.

Conversation

Have you seen that old pantechnicon parked down the street?

Yeah, I saw it yesterday! It looks like it has so much character.

I wonder what they keep in that pantechnicon — it seems so eclectic.

Probably a mix of everything! It could be a treasure trove of interesting stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pantechnicon → It is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "technicon" (from Greek "techne", meaning art or skill). The word refers to a place that contains all kinds of skills or arts, often used to describe a large vehicle or warehouse for various goods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('pan-') skills or 'arts' ('techne') being stored together in one place, which helps you remember that a pantechnicon is a large vehicle or storage for various items.

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