roadie

[ roh-dee ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a member of a crew for a traveling group of musicians or other entertainers, whose work usually includes the setting up of equipment.

roadie

/ ˈrəʊdɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   a person who transports and sets up equipment for a band or group

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadie¹

1965–70; road (from the idiom on the road ) + -ie; analogous to groupie

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadie¹

C20: shortened from road manager