Teamster definition

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A person whose occupation is driving teams or trucks for hauling goods.
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A member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a labor union.
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One who drives a truck for hauling loads, especially as an occupation.
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One who drives a team.
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A person who drives a team of animals (such as horses or oxen).
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(US) A person who drives a cargo truck (see Teamster)
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A member of the Teamsters labour union, usually a truck driver.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
teamster
Plural:
teamsters

Origin of teamster

  • From team +"Ž -ster.

    From Wiktionary

Teamster Sentence Examples

  • Smith found work with the Union Pacific railroad in Wyoming before becoming a teamster at Bear City River.

  • With regular teamster Chris Harris out through injury, the Bees have named Tomas Topinka at number two.

  • Look at the teamster on the highway, wending to market by day or night; does any divinity stir within him?

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