lori
word
Definition
A lori can mean a large truck in British English, or a small, brightly colored parrot found mainly in Australia and nearby regions. The meaning depends completely on the context.
Usage & Nuances
For the vehicle meaning, British English uses 'lorry'; 'lori' is usually just a spelling variant or a name, and learners will see 'lorry' much more often. For the bird meaning, it appears in animal or nature contexts, often in phrases like 'rainbow lori/lory'. Don't confuse it with 'lorry' unless the context is clearly about transport.
Example Sentences
That lori kept landing on the table and stealing bits of banana.
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If you hear someone say lori for a truck, they probably mean the British word 'lorry'.
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The lori in the zoo has red and green feathers.
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We saw a lori eating fruit in the park.
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A lori can be very noisy in the morning.
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At first I thought it was a parrot, but the guide said it was a lori.
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