Lorry
Noun
UK
/ˈlɒr.i/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i/
Definition
A large vehicle for carrying goods.
Example
"The lorry stopped at the warehouse."
"A big lorry delivered fresh fruits to the market early in the morning."
"The driver loaded the lorry carefully so nothing would fall during the long trip."
Explanation
A lorry is a large vehicle used to carry heavy goods from one place to another. For example, the lorry carried boxes to the shop. This word is commonly used in the UK. In the US, people usually say “truck”. Lorries are used for delivery, transport, construction work, or moving big items. Some lorries have open backs, while others are covered to protect things from rain.