lorry
Translation
truck
Examples
A large lorry blocked the narrow road.
A large truck blocked the narrow road.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a truck (British English) A large lorry blocked the narrow road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: truck (US), HGV (UK)
Etymology
Origin is uncertain. It's the British equivalent of 'truck'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'lorry' is what people in the UK call a large 'truck'. If you hear it, think 'British truck'.