A2noun 5K

Lorry

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlɒri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlɔːri/"]/

Meaning of Lorry

a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road

In simple words: A large vehicle for transporting goods.

Lorry in a sentence

• a lorry driver
• a lorry load of frozen fish
• Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry.
• A dozen people suffered minor injuries after a lorry jackknifed on an icy M62.
• Her husband was a long-distance lorry driver.
• The lorry had shed its load under the bridge.
• The motorway was closed by an overturned lorry.
• a refrigerated lorry carrying frozen fish

How to use Lorry

Used mainly in British English. In American English, it is referred to as a 'truck'. Suitable for both informal and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'lore' and 'carry'—a 'lorry' carries heavy loads.

Related words

Collocations with Lorry

• big
• heavy
• huge
• convoy
• drive
• be laden with something
• carry something
• travel
• driver
• load
• a lorry sheds its load

Synonyms for Lorry

• truck
• freight vehicle
• delivery van

Opposites of Lorry

• car
• bike

Common mistakes with Lorry

• Confused with 'truck' in American English.
• Used inappropriately in context where smaller vehicles are mentioned.
• Often spelled incorrectly as 'lory'.

Frequently asked questions about Lorry

What does Lorry mean?

A large vehicle for transporting goods.

What is the definition of Lorry?

a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road

How do you use Lorry in a sentence?

a lorry driver

Can you give another example of Lorry?

a lorry load of frozen fish

What are synonyms for Lorry?

Common alternatives include truck, freight vehicle, delivery van.

What is the opposite of Lorry?

Opposite meanings include car, bike.

What words go with Lorry?

It commonly pairs with big, heavy, huge, convoy, drive, be laden with something, carry something, travel, driver, load, a lorry sheds its load.

What are common mistakes when using Lorry?

Confused with 'truck' in American English. Used inappropriately in context where smaller vehicles are mentioned. Often spelled incorrectly as 'lory'.

How do you pronounce Lorry?

US: /["/ˈlɔːri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɒri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lorry?

Used mainly in British English. In American English, it is referred to as a 'truck'. Suitable for both informal and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Lorry?

"Lorry" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.