Definition

A person who drives a team of animals or a truck to transport goods, often as a job.

Example

The teamster skillfully maneuvered the truck through the busy streets.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new teamster who started working at the warehouse?

Yeah, I heard he drives the big trucks for deliveries.

I wonder if he has any cool stories from the road as a teamster.

I'm sure he does; those long hauls must be quite the adventure!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teamster → It is formed from "team" (from Old English *team*, meaning a group of animals harnessed together) and "-ster" (a suffix denoting a person associated with a specific activity). A teamster is a person who drives a team of animals, especially horses, for transportation or hauling goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'team' of animals working together, and the '-ster' means a person involved in that work. A teamster is someone who drives a team.

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