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Synonyms

conveyor

American  
[kuhn-vey-er] / kənˈveɪ ər /
Or conveyer

noun

  1. a person or thing that conveys.

  2. conveyor belt.

conveyor British  
/ kənˈveɪə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that conveys

  2. short for conveyor belt

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Etymology

Origin of conveyor

First recorded in 1505–15; convey + -or 2

Example Sentences

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During peak operating hours, when all conveyor belts and baggage sorting equipment are running, the airport relies on Critical Loop’s controller to predict and manage on-site battery needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A conveyor belt brings George from bed to the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This system powers a molecular conveyor belt that moves along the surface of the cell.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Vigloo has a conveyor belt-like setup where the screenwriter, director and editor focus only on their job before passing it onto the next person.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Emma’s eyes are glued to the screen, the crisps moving one at a time into her mouth on a pink conveyor belt.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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