truck
word
/ˈtɹək/
truhk
/tɹˈʌk/
truhk
Definition
A large road vehicle used for carrying goods and materials from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
'Truck' is the general American English term; British English often uses 'lorry'. Usually refers to large vehicles for cargo, not small pickup types unless context is clear. Common phrases: 'delivery truck', 'pickup truck', 'tow truck'. Not used for passenger cars.
Spanish: camiónPortuguese (BR): caminhãoPortuguese (PT): camiãoChinese (Simplified): 卡车Chinese (Traditional): 卡車Hindi: ट्रकArabic: شاحنةBengali: ট্রাকRussian: грузовикJapanese: トラックVietnamese: xe tảiKorean: 트럭Turkish: kamyonUrdu: ٹرکIndonesian: truk
Example Sentences
My dad drives a truck for work.
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A red truck stopped at the light.
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Be careful—there's a big truck coming!
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The truck is full of boxes.
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We rented a truck to move all our furniture.
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A food truck sells tacos near my office every day.
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