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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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Honeywell is also considering strategic options for its warehouse automation business, which makes conveyor belts and other products.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

For instance, one peak summer afternoon, with every conveyor belt, boarding gate and baggage sorter running at full blast, can set the airport’s electricity rate for the entire month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“All the conveyor belts are broken,” said Suzy Welch, a management professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, at a recent symposium on purpose and flourishing.

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

The open box—filled with what looks like a fluffy plush puppy—rolls down the conveyor belt in a noisy toy factory operating at full throttle.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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