Definition

A person who drives a truck or is involved in transporting goods using trucks.

Example

The truckman delivered the furniture to our new house.

Conversation

Did you see that truckman delivering goods in our neighborhood yesterday?

Yeah, I noticed him! He was moving very quickly.

I wonder how long he has been a truckman for this company.

Probably a while — he seemed to know the routes really well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Truckman → The word is formed from "truck" (from Middle English *troch*, meaning to barter or exchange) and "man" (meaning a person). A truckman is a person who engages in the business of transporting goods, often by truck, or someone who trades or barters goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'truck' as a vehicle for transporting goods and 'man' as a person who operates it — that's why a truckman is someone who drives or works with trucks.

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