Definition

A person or vehicle that carries or moves goods or people from one place to another.

Example

The transporter delivered the new cars to the dealership.

Conversation

Did you see that big transporter parked outside the building?

Yeah, it looked like it could carry a lot of stuff.

I wonder if it's for moving vehicles or something heavy.

Probably! Those things are great for transporting large loads.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transporter → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "portare" (meaning to carry), along with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A transporter is a person or thing that carries something across a distance.

Memory Tip

Picture someone who 'carries' ('portare') things 'across' ('trans-') — that's what a transporter does.

Visually Confused Words