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 debris management company will then monitor how much debris the hauler takes and will compile the data for the town to give to FEMA for an accurate total. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The Paddock Presented by WillScot is an exclusive area of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue that features the high-tech haulers that transport team race cars and equipment, along with the temporary garages for all competing IndyCar teams. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Residents packed the meeting hall, including several wearing the neon yellow uniforms of the competing waste haulers. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 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 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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