/ˈlɒri/

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Meaning

A large road vehicle that carries heavy goods; a truck.

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Grammar

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Plurallorries

Examples

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A big truck drove past our house.

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The big truck was carrying fruit to the market.

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Three big trucks are parked outside the shop.

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My uncle's job is driving a big truck.

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Big trucks are not allowed on this small road.

Lorry is the British word. American English says truck. A small lorry for carrying things, often with no windows at the back, is a van.

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