teamster

[teem-ster]

noun

a person who drives a team or a truck for hauling, especially as an occupation.
a member of the Teamsters Union.

Origin of teamster

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; team + -ster

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Examples from the Web for teamster

Contemporary Examples of teamster

Republic wanted to terminate its obligations and put workers in a 401(k) (or at least a more solvent Teamster pension plan).
How the IRS Wrecked Your Pension
Megan McArdle
May 9, 2013
Anuzis, once a Teamster, qualifies by temperament and territory.
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John Batchelor
November 14, 2010

Historical Examples of teamster

The teamster reined up, throwing his horses upon their haunches.
The Law-Breakers
Ridgwell Cullum
There was still uncertainty as to what had happened to the teamster and the horses.
The Golden Woman
Ridgwell Cullum
Did he tell you any—any particulars of what happened to the cart, and—and the teamster?
The Golden Woman
Ridgwell Cullum
It must have been the teamster, though she did not remember seeing him in the water.
The Golden Woman
Ridgwell Cullum
The teamster now devoted his whole attention to his whereabouts.
The Golden Woman
Ridgwell Cullum

British Dictionary definitions for teamster

teamster

noun

a driver of a team of horses used for haulage
US and Canadian the driver of a lorry

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Word Origin and History for teamster

"person who drives a team of horses" (especially in hauling freight), 1777, from team (n.) + -ster. Transferred to motor truck drivers by 1907.