tonneau cover

noun

: a cover (as of fabric) that protects the unoccupied rear seating compartment of a convertible or roadster

also : a lid (as of fabric or aluminum) that covers the bed of a pickup truck

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Some pickup truck owners have noticed improvements in their fuel economy by adding a tonneau cover. —

Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 But there may be a fourth reason to purchase a tonneau cover—to improve fuel economy. —

Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Highly recommended for overlanding and off-roading: a tonneau cover to keep your supplies dry and clean, gallons of water strapped inside the bed, and a high-quality jack in case of a busted tire. —

Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Available add-ons include a passenger bench for one to two people, a tonneau cover for security, and a covered canopy that makes the Intelectra look very much like a covered wagon for the 21st century. —

New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonneau cover

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tonneau cover was in 1905

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“Tonneau cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonneau%20cover. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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