Long Hauler

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /lɔŋ ˈhɔlər/

Definitions of long hauler

noun a person who drives long distances, especially as a profession

Example Sentences

A1 A long hauler is someone who travels long distances by road.

A2 The long hauler drove for hours without stopping to rest.

B1 As a long hauler, she often had to spend nights in her truck while on the road.

B2 The company hired experienced long haulers to transport goods across the country.

C1 Being a long hauler requires a lot of stamina and dedication to the job.

C2 The long hauler's detailed knowledge of routes and regulations made him a valuable asset to the transportation company.

Examples of long hauler in a Sentence

formal The long hauler was a truck driver who transported goods across the country.

informal My uncle is a long hauler, he drives a big rig from coast to coast.

slang Being a long hauler means spending hours on the road without much rest.

figurative In life, we must be prepared to be a long hauler and persist through challenges for long-term success.

Grammatical Forms of long hauler

past tense

long hauled

plural

long haulers

comparative

longer hauler

superlative

longest hauler

present tense

long haul

future tense

will long haul

perfect tense

have long hauled

continuous tense

is long hauling

singular

long hauler

positive degree

long hauler

infinitive

to long haul

gerund

long hauling

participle

long hauled

Origin and Evolution of long hauler

First Known Use: 1930 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'long hauler' originated in the transportation industry to refer to truck drivers who travel long distances.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'long hauler' has expanded to also describe individuals who experience prolonged symptoms following an illness, such as COVID-19.