Tanker

Pronunciation: /ˈtæŋkər/

Definitions of tanker

noun a large ship or aircraft designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk

Example Sentences

A1 The tanker was filled with water.

A2 The tanker delivered fuel to the gas station.

B1 The tanker sailed across the ocean carrying oil.

B2 The tanker was equipped with advanced navigation systems.

C1 The tanker's crew underwent extensive training for emergency situations.

C2 The tanker was involved in a high-profile environmental disaster.

Examples of tanker in a Sentence

formal The tanker ship was carrying oil from the Middle East to Europe.

informal Did you see that huge tanker on the highway?

slang That tanker is lit!

figurative She's a real emotional tanker, always carrying around other people's problems.

Grammatical Forms of tanker

• plural: tankers
• comparative: more tanker
• superlative: most tanker
• present tense: tanker
• future tense: will tanker
• perfect tense: have tankered
• continuous tense: is tankering
• singular: tanker
• positive degree: tanker
• infinitive: to tanker
• gerund: tankering
• participle: tankered

Origin and Evolution of tanker

First Known Use: 1863 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tanker' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: The term 'tanker' was first used in 1863 to refer to a ship designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk. Over time, the word has evolved to also include land vehicles used for transporting liquids such as oil or gas.