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conveyor

American  
[kuhn-vey-er] / kənˈveɪ ər /
Or conveyer

noun

  1. a person or thing that conveys.

  2. conveyor belt.

conveyor British  
/ kənˈveɪə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that conveys

  2. short for conveyor belt

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Etymology

Origin of conveyor

First recorded in 1505–15; convey + -or 2

Example Sentences

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Honeywell is also considering strategic options for its warehouse automation business, which makes conveyor belts and other products.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

During peak operating hours, when all conveyor belts and baggage sorting equipment are running, the airport relies on Critical Loop’s controller to predict and manage on-site battery needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The worker uncurls its claw-like fingers, daintily grips the basket by its edges and walks it over to a conveyor that will send it through an industrial washing machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

This system powers a molecular conveyor belt that moves along the surface of the cell.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Not long ago I was standing in an airport retrieving a bag from a conveyor belt.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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