carter

word

/ˈkɑɹtɝ/
KAR-tur
/kˈɑːtɐ/
KAH-tuh

Definition

A carter is a person whose job is to transport goods using a cart or wagon, especially in older or historical contexts. The word is not common in modern everyday English.

Usage & Nuances

Usually an old-fashioned or historical noun. Common in literature, history, and surnames, but rare in modern conversation. Don't confuse it with the proper name 'Carter,' which is much more common today.

Example Sentences

The carter took the vegetables to the town market.

basic

A carter passed by with a horse and a wooden cart.

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You mostly see the word carter in history books, not in daily speech.

natural

At first I thought Carter was a surname, but here it means a carter who hauled goods.

natural

In the old village, the carter delivered coal to every house.

basic

The novel describes a tired carter heading home at sunset.

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