hauler

noun

haul·​er ˈhȯ-lər How to pronounce hauler (audio)
Synonyms of haulernext
: one that hauls: such as
a
: a commercial establishment or worker whose business is hauling
b
: an automotive vehicle for hauling goods or material

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Volkswagen hasn't attempted to turn its three-row family hauler into a rolling origami experiment or a study in aerodynamic sculpture. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 But for those in need of three rows, and the ability to tow 7,700 pounds of boat trailer or race-car hauler, this Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 delivers performance definitely worth the roughly $157,000 starting price. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 Some communities have specific rules for bagging, bundling or cutting yard debris to size, so check with your local waste hauler before putting it out for collection. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 By the time the fraud is discovered, the legitimate company may have already paid the local hauler for the delivery. — Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hauler

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hauler was in 1674

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