roadie

noun

road·​ie ˈrō-dē How to pronounce roadie (audio)
: a person who works (as by moving heavy equipment) for traveling entertainers

Examples of roadie in a Sentence

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The roadie will also be able to have a meal with Simmons and will even be introduced to the crowd at the gig. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, photo opportunities are plentiful, Simmons will join the purchaser for a meal, and then will introduce the lucky roadie during the show. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 The Wolves are embarking on a grueling 11-game stretch that includes a few quick trips back home in between all of the roadies, giving this portion of action a make-or-break feel. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started. Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roadie

Word History

Etymology

road + -ie

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadie was in 1969

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“Roadie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadie. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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