hauler

noun

haul·​er ˈhȯ-lər How to pronounce hauler (audio)
Synonyms of haulernext
: one that hauls: such as
a
: a commercial establishment or worker whose business is hauling
b
: an automotive vehicle for hauling goods or material

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The city has worked with the same waste hauler WM, formally known as Waste Management since 1987. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The Grain Hauler Racing the Harvest Window For an ag hauler, the calendar does the talking. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 2026 The highlight of the family is the SkyNomad N90 Max Extended-Range, a big family hauler that relies on a 416-hp dual-motor electric powertrain to run all four wheels. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 More Americans are clearly clamoring for glamorous people haulers that can do it all; premium large SUVs have become a hot commodity for many families. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hauler

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hauler was in 1674

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