Truck: meaning, definitions and examples

Mostly used in American English to refer to a large, heavy vehicle used for transporting goods over long distances.

• The truck delivered the furniture to our new house.
• He drives a truck for a living.

Primarily used in British English to denote a large vehicle used for transporting goods.

• The lorry took hours to unload at the warehouse.
• A lorry carrying fresh produce overturned on the motorway.

Describes a medium-sized road vehicle, often used for transporting goods or groups of people.

• The plumber arrived in a white van to fix the pipes.
• They rented a van to move their belongings to the new apartment.

Refers to a smaller truck with an enclosed cab and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate, used for lighter transport duties.

• We loaded the pickup with camping gear for our weekend trip.
• His new pickup has a lot of power and can tow a heavy trailer.

Used to refer to a large vehicle primarily designed for transporting goods or materials. Also used metaphorically to imply moving or handling something heavy or difficult.

• The delivery truck arrived at the warehouse early in the morning.
• They had to truck all the equipment across the field.

Refers to acting quickly, commonly because of limited time or urgency. It can express either a neutral or mildly anxious urgency.

• We need to hurry if we want to catch the movie on time.
• Don't worry, there's no need to hurry; we have enough time.

Used to describe a very fast movement, often in a short distance, typically when someone is in a rush or trying to be quick.

• She made a dash to catch the bus just in time.
• In a dash of excitement, he ran across the room to greet his friend.

Generally refers to the rate at which something moves or is done, often focusing on high velocity. Can also imply acting quickly and efficiently. It can sometimes have a negative connotation if implying recklessness.

• The new sports car can achieve incredible speeds.
• You need to speed up the process if we want to meet the deadline.