Word
transporter
Phoneticstrans·porter
US/tɹænˈspɔɹtɝ/
UK/tɹænspˈɔːtɐ/
Definition
n. a person or a vehicle that carries things from one place to another. You often use this word for companies that move large amounts of goods.
n. a person, vehicle, or company engaged in the conveyance of goods or passengers. Often refers to heavy-duty vehicles or specialized equipment designed for logistics.
Examples
“The car transporter carries six new vehicles to the dealership.”
“The logistics company acted as the primary transporter for all medical supplies during the regional emergency.”
“In the context of cellular biology, a transporter is a protein that moves ions or molecules across a biological membrane, maintaining the chemical balance necessary for life.”
Examples
simple
“The car transporter carries six new vehicles to the dealership.”
contextual
“The logistics company acted as the primary transporter for all medical supplies during the regional emergency.”
complex
“In the context of cellular biology, a transporter is a protein that moves ions or molecules across a biological membrane, maintaining the chemical balance necessary for life.”
Usage
Commonly used in industrial contexts or as a compound noun, such as 'car transporter' or 'troop transporter'.
Etymology
From transport + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
The word in film
The Transporter · 2002 · Action
- Directed by:
- Corey Yuen
- Starring:
- Jason Statham, Shu Qi, François Berléand
Jason Statham stars in this high-energy action movie as a professional driver who delivers secret packages for dangerous clients. The title describes his specific job of moving illegal goods quickly and safely without asking any questions about the cargo.
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