Word
conveyor
Phoneticscon·vey·or, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈveɪɝ/
UK/kənvˈeɪɐ/
Countable noun Technology
Definition
n. a moving belt or machine that carries things from one place to another, usually in a factory or airport.
n. a mechanical apparatus, often a continuous moving belt, used for transporting objects or materials over a short distance.
Examples
“The luggage came out on the conveyor belt.”
“In the bottling plant, a long conveyor moves the glass jars through the cleaning and filling stations.”
“The automation of the assembly line relies on a sophisticated conveyor system that synchronizes the movement of components with the speed of the robotic arms.”
Examples
simple
“The luggage came out on the conveyor belt.”
contextual
“In the bottling plant, a long conveyor moves the glass jars through the cleaning and filling stations.”
complex
“The automation of the assembly line relies on a sophisticated conveyor system that synchronizes the movement of components with the speed of the robotic arms.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “conveyor” in context.
Usage
Often used in the compound noun 'conveyor belt'.
Real-World Examples
“Chelsea always have a conveyor belt of young talent waiting for a chance – the issue is many seem to get lost in the crowd.” “Campbell first drew attention as part of German Bundesliga side Dortmund’s conveyor belt of dribbly American wingers.” Etymology
From convey + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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