Teamster
noun
A person who drives a team of draft animals, usually a wagon or a truck.
The old teamster skillfully drove the horses pulling the wagon through the narrow path.
Often appears as...
- teamster union
- old teamster
noun
A member of the Teamsters Union, a labor union in the United States.
My uncle is a proud teamster, always advocating for workers' rights.
Often appears as...
- teamster union
- proud teamster
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A person who drives a team of draft animals, usually a wagon or a truck.
The old teamster skillfully drove the horses pulling the wagon through the narrow path.
Often appears as...
- teamster union
- old teamster
noun
A member of the Teamsters Union, a labor union in the United States.
My uncle is a proud teamster, always advocating for workers' rights.
Often appears as...
- teamster union
- proud teamster
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
The term is often associated with an older time when transportation relied on animals.
In the 1800s, a teamster was essential for moving goods across the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Horses
While 'teamster' suggests horses, it could refer to any draft animals, like oxen or mules.
A skilled teamster can manage a team of oxen as well as horses.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Confusion
Today, 'teamster' can confuse some as it sounds like one who works with sports teams, which is incorrect.
Despite the name, a teamster has more to do with transportation than sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
The term is often associated with an older time when transportation relied on animals.
In the 1800s, a teamster was essential for moving goods across the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Horses
While 'teamster' suggests horses, it could refer to any draft animals, like oxen or mules.
A skilled teamster can manage a team of oxen as well as horses.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Confusion
Today, 'teamster' can confuse some as it sounds like one who works with sports teams, which is incorrect.
Despite the name, a teamster has more to do with transportation than sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
The term is often associated with an older time when transportation relied on animals.
In the 1800s, a teamster was essential for moving goods across the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Horses
While 'teamster' suggests horses, it could refer to any draft animals, like oxen or mules.
A skilled teamster can manage a team of oxen as well as horses.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Confusion
Today, 'teamster' can confuse some as it sounds like one who works with sports teams, which is incorrect.
Despite the name, a teamster has more to do with transportation than sports.
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Quote examples
Jean-Marc Vallee
Canadian Director
Filmmaking is so heavy: there are so many people and trucks and teamsters and costume people and hair people and makeup people. I try to make it light and as simple as possible. It's great for actors. It puts the story up front. It's not about shots and dollies and lighting and sets.
Quote examples
Peter Scolari
American Actor
Nothing's hipper than leaving the set of 'Girls' in Brooklyn and having a teamster drop you off at your Broadway show.
Quote examples
Jean-Marc Vallee
Canadian Director
Filmmaking is so heavy: there are so many people and trucks and teamsters and costume people and hair people and makeup people. I try to make it light and as simple as possible. It's great for actors. It puts the story up front. It's not about shots and dollies and lighting and sets.
Quote examples
Peter Scolari
American Actor
Nothing's hipper than leaving the set of 'Girls' in Brooklyn and having a teamster drop you off at your Broadway show.
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