truckload

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A large number.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We were expecting just a handful of people to come to the festival, but then a truckload of revellers started arriving at the festival gates.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “truckload” mean?

A large number.

Is “truckload” formal or informal?

truckload is generally slang.