semitruck

or sem·i-truck

[ sem-ee-truhk, sem-ahy- ]

noun

1. tractor-trailer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semitruck¹

First recorded in 1970–75; semi(trailer) + truck ¹

Example Sentences

A Tesla semitruck crashed into trees on Interstate 80 in Northern California and its electric battery caught fire, sending toxic fumes into the air.

From Los Angeles Times

A Tesla semitruck crashed into trees on Interstate 80 in Northern California and its electric battery caught fire, sending toxic fumes into the air.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Semitruck traffic is being held at the westbound Nevada state line and eastbound at Applegate, and passenger vehicles are being turned eastbound at Highway 174 and westbound at Highway 20 to avoid the crash’s fumes.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, nine L.A. city firefighters were injured when a tank of compressed natural gas exploded while they were working to extinguish a semitruck fire.

From Los Angeles Times