teamster

noun

team·​ster ˈtēm(p)-stər How to pronounce teamster (audio)
: one who drives a team or motortruck especially as an occupation

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Players make characters like androids, marines, scientists and teamsters who encounter hostile entities out in the coldest reaches of space. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The teamsters have generally backed Democrats for president in recent races. Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024 The teamsters have yet to reach an agreement with the university system. Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023 The raucous crowd included nurses, teachers, teamsters, and retail workers. Sal Gentile, The New Republic, 29 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for teamster 

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teamster was in 1758

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“Teamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamster. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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teamster

noun
team·​ster ˈtēm(p)-stər How to pronounce teamster (audio)
: a person who drives a team or truck

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