Meaning of the word teamster in English

What does teamster mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

teamster

US /ˈtiːm.stɚ/
UK /ˈtiːm.stər/
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Noun

1.

a person who drives a truck for a living; a truck driver

Example:
The teamster delivered the goods to the warehouse.
He worked as a teamster for over twenty years.
2.

a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a large labor union in North America

Example:
Many warehouse workers are proud to be a Teamster.
The union represents thousands of Teamsters across the country.