Meaning of the word trailer in English

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

trailer

US /ˈtreɪ.lɚ/
UK /ˈtreɪ.lɚ/
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Noun

1.

a vehicle or a container without its own engine, pulled by another vehicle and used for transporting heavy goods or people

Example:
The truck pulled a long trailer filled with logs.
They lived in a mobile home, often called a trailer.
2.

a short promotional film or advertisement for a movie, television program, or video game

Example:
We watched the trailer for the new superhero movie.
The video game trailer showed impressive graphics.
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