Definition

A vehicle or vessel designed to carry liquids, such as oil or fuel, in large quantities.

Example

The tanker delivered oil to the refinery.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new tanker that just arrived at the port?

Yeah, I heard it's one of the largest ones ever built!

That's amazing! I wonder how much oil it can actually carry.

I read it's capable of transporting millions of gallons at a time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tanker → The word is derived from "tank" (from Middle English *tanke*, meaning a container for liquids) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A tanker is a vessel or vehicle designed to carry liquids, particularly fuel or other bulk liquids.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tank' as a container for liquids, and the '-er' indicates that it is something that carries or holds those liquids. This helps you remember that a tanker is a vehicle designed to transport liquid.

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