lorry
Translation
truck
Examples
The lorry was carrying a load of sand.
The truck was carrying a load of sand.
In the UK, a large truck is called a lorry.
In the UK, a large truck is called a lorry.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lorry (chiefly British) a large truck A red lorry drove past the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: truck (American English), van, HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle)
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from the English dialect verb 'lurry', meaning 'to pull' or 'to lug'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'lorry' is the common word in British English. In America, you would almost always say 'truck'.