lorry Meaning & Definition
What Does Lorry Mean?
Lorry is used as a noun meaning A large and heavy motor vehicle designed to carry goods or soldiers; a truck. It is also used to mean A truck with an open carriage, sometimes used for transporting construction workers. As a verb, it means To transport by, or as if by, lorry.
Lorry at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɒɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | camion, hauler and rig |
| Plural | lorries |
| Verb forms | lorries, lorrying, lorried |
Lorry Definition (Noun)
- A large and heavy motor vehicle designed to carry goods or soldiers; a truck
- A truck with an open carriage, sometimes used for transporting construction workers.
- A barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations.
- A small cart or wagon used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish.
- A large, low, horse-drawn, four-wheeled cart without sides; also, a similar wagon modified for use on railways.
Lorry as a Verb
- To transport by, or as if by, lorry.
Noun
- A motor vehicle for transporting goods, and in some cases people; a truck.
- A large, low, horse-drawn, four-wheeled wagon without sides; also, a similar wagon modified for use on railways.
Synonyms of Lorry
Lorry synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lorry
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Lorry in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lorry (plural lorries)
lorry (third-person singular simple present lorries, present participle lorrying, simple past and past participle lorried)
Words That Rhyme With Lorry
Origin of Lorry
Uncertain; perhaps from dialectal English lurry (“to lug or pull about, drag”) (compare dialectal lurry-cart),[1] or from the forename Laurie.[2] First attested in early to middle 19th century.
How to Pronounce Lorry
The standard pronunciation of lorry is //ˈlɒɹi//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Lorry
Is lorry a noun or a verb?
Lorry is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for lorry?
Words with a similar meaning to lorry include camion, hauler and rig. See the full list of lorry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lorry?
The plural of lorry is lorries.
What is the past tense of lorry?
The past tense of lorry is lorried. The present participle is lorrying.