teamster

[ teem-ster ]

noun

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

teamster

/ ˈtiːmstə /

noun

1. a driver of a team of horses used for haulage
2. the driver of a lorry

Word History and Origins

Origin of teamster¹

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

Example Sentences

The teamsters held its own one-day strike at nearly all of the system’s 23 campuses in November, over what it described as unfair labor practices by the system during negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times

While working as a production accountant on a sitcom, Susan met a teamster.

From New York Times

Lobbyists for Yellow had been in close touch with White House officials throughout the loan process and had discussed how the company employs teamsters as its drivers, according to the report.

From Seattle Times

The teamsters have vowed to continue trying to organize the company's warehouse operations.

From Reuters

The teamsters committed to spending “all resources necessary” to make the campaign successful.

From The Verge