camion

[ kam-ee-uhn; French ka-myawn ]

noun

, plural cam·i·ons [kam, -ee-, uh, nz, k, a, -, myawn].

1. a truck used for carrying freight or military supplies, equipment, and troops.
2. a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.

camion

/ ˈkæmɪən; kamjɔ̃ /

noun

1. a lorry, or, esp formerly, a large dray

Word History and Origins

Origin of camion¹

1880–85; < French < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of camion¹

C19: from French, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

We passed other camions on the road and I looked at the country.

From Literature

"Have you enough gasoline to go to the camp and back?" he inquired of the driver of the first camion to be loaded.

From Project Gutenberg

The word "camion" in Spanish usually refers to an 18-wheeler, but in Mexico it means "bus."

From Seattle Times

No one goes in or out except by military or Red Cross camion.

From Project Gutenberg

Sometimes the camions slithered in the mud till they came to a stop in the gutter.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• car
• caravan
• carriage
• cart
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