Word
Definition
n. a large, heavy vehicle used for carrying goods by road. You might see these on the highway moving food or furniture between cities.
n. a large motor vehicle designed for transporting heavy loads or bulk goods by road. Primarily used in British English; the North American equivalent is 'truck'.
Examples
“The driver parked the lorry outside the warehouse to unload the boxes.”
“A large lorry blocked the narrow country lane, forcing all the cars to wait while it turned around.”
“Logistics companies often prefer a fleet of smaller vans for city deliveries, as a heavy lorry can struggle with tight corners and strict weight limits on residential bridges.”
Examples
simple
“The driver parked the lorry outside the warehouse to unload the boxes.”
contextual
“A large lorry blocked the narrow country lane, forcing all the cars to wait while it turned around.”
complex
“Logistics companies often prefer a fleet of smaller vans for city deliveries, as a heavy lorry can struggle with tight corners and strict weight limits on residential bridges.”
Usage
Commonly used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English. In American English, 'truck' is the standard term for this vehicle.
Confusables
Lorry is the standard British term for a heavy goods vehicle, while truck is the American equivalent.
RememberLorry = London. Truck = Texas.
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Idioms
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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