heavy-duty

adjective

heavy-du·​ty ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē How to pronounce heavy-duty (audio)
-ˈdyü-
1
: able or designed to withstand unusual strain
heavy-duty trucks
2
: intensive
heavy-duty bargaining
3
: important, prominent
heavy-duty lawyers

Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence

some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the trucking sector alone contributes nearly 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions across the United States with medium- and heavy-duty trucks contributing up to 23% of those emissions. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025 Features like heavy-duty steel walls, anti-rust materials, and a tin roof ensure its durability and sturdiness in any weather. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025 Several of the heavy-duty media features fall into this category. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 The state has landed a $100 million federal grant for the construction of 14 public charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for heavy-duty 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of heavy-duty was in 1914

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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

heavy-duty

adjective
heavy-du·​ty
ˌhev-ē-ˈd(y)üt-ē
: able or designed to take hard use or great strain
heavy-duty vehicles
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