transporter

noun

trans·​port·​er tran(t)s-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce transporter (audio)
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯr-
: one that transports
especially : a vehicle for transporting large or heavy loads

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The hour transporters are fashioned from aluminum, balancing durability with minimal weight. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Plot: Homer buys a transporter from a garage sale, using it to fetch beer and go to the bathroom with more efficiency. Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 Tesla sued over Autopilot Car transporters are loaded with new Tesla Model Y electric vehicles at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg site. Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 Raw milk samples must now be shared upon request by dairy farms, bulk milk transporters or dairy processing facilities. Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transporter 

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transporter was in 1535

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“Transporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transporter. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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