trailer
Translation
trailer, preview
Examples
I saw the trailer for the new film.
I saw the trailer for the new movie.
The lorry was pulling a large trailer.
The truck was pulling a large trailer.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) trailer a short promotional film. I saw the trailer for the new movie.
((a/the)) trailer a vehicle pulled by another. The truck was pulling a large trailer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (movie) preview, promo; (vehicle) camper, wagon
Etymology
From the verb 'to trail', meaning to pull or drag something behind.
Memory Tips
A trailer 'trails' behind the main event: it comes before a movie, or is pulled behind a vehicle.