noun
trailer
A vehicle pulled by another vehicle.
The pickup pulls a trailer loaded with camping gear.
Etymology
A trailer is named for following behind. The vehicle is drawn along by another vehicle rather than providing its own propulsion.
More examples
- We rent a trailer to move our furniture.
- She checks the hitch before towing the boat trailer.
- Workers unload two trailers behind the warehouse.
Forms
trailer · trailers
Similar words
- semitrailer
- A trailer whose front weight rests on the towing truck.
- wagon
- Usually a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by animals or a tractor.