semitruck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of semitruck
First recorded in 1970–75; semi(trailer) + truck 1
Example Sentences
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Tesla has a 1 megawatt charging system External link that can provide 400 miles External link of range to its huge all-electric semitruck in about 30 minutes.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Separately, the administration announced it will stop issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers, citing a fatal Florida highway crash involving an Indian national operating a semitruck.
From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025
The electric semitruck went off the interstate eastbound near Nyack Road in Placer County and crashed into trees on the right shoulder around 3:15 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
A semitruck bore his casket down the street, with mourners reached out to touch it and tossing scarves and other items to be placed against it for a blessing.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024
At the border, we climbed into a giant semitruck run by the refugee arm of the United Nations, the UNHCR.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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