eighteen-wheeler

American  

[ey-teen-hwee-ler, -wee-] / ˈeɪ tinˈʰwi lər, -ˈwi- /

noun

1. a large tractor-trailer, usually having ten wheels on the cab and eight on the trailer.

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Example Sentences

Now that it’s closer to us, I realize that this thing is big—about as big as an eighteen-wheeler.

From Literature

“Like I got hit by an eighteen-wheeler and my limbs were turned into jelly.”

From Literature

An eighteen-wheeler drives past, and that seems to be the only vehicle in either direction.

From Literature

If his second trip to Climate Pledge Arena is as showstopping as his 2022 concert, when he converted an eighteen-wheeler into a stage, it’s likely to be one of the biggest parties of the year.

From Seattle Times

In the world of electric vehicles, an eighteen-wheeler is like a swimming pool — and the connections available at today’s highway stops are akin to garden hoses.

From Seattle Times