tankers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtæŋkɝz// UK //tˈæŋkəz// tankers
n. large ships or trucks designed to carry huge amounts of liquid, like oil, gas, or milk.
n. large vehicles or vessels specifically engineered for the bulk transport of liquids or gases.
The oil tankers wait outside the harbor for their turn to dock.
Several massive tankers were anchored offshore, waiting for the storm to pass before unloading their fuel cargo.
The shipping lane was crowded with massive tankers transporting crude oil from the Gulf to refineries along the coast.
Usage
Usually refers to ships, though it can also describe heavy-duty trucks used for road transport.