Synonyms for

Pickup

Verb / ˈpɪˌkʌp / Another word for pickup — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small truck with an open back, used for carrying goods or equipment

Synonyms & similar words

pickuptruck tonearm cartridge pickuparm getaway pickmeup truck van lorry wagon transporter minivan SUV off-roader ATV jeep

Synonyms by register

Formal

collection retrieval acquisition

Informal

grab get fetch snag

Literary

uplift gathering reception

Antonyms

drop release abandon leave discard reject

Common collocations

  • pickup truck
  • pickup line
  • pickup game
  • pickup artist
  • pickup point
  • pickup order
  • pickup basketball
  • pickup time

Word family

noun pickup
verb pick up

Usage note

The word 'pickup' can refer to a vehicle, the act of collecting something, or a romantic advance. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used his pickup truck to carry hay bales to the barn.
  2. My dad and I went fishing in his old pickup truck.
  3. The construction workers loaded the pickup with tools and supplies.
  4. We rented a pickup truck to move our furniture to the new house.
  5. The pickup truck had a red paint job and chrome accents.

Quotes

  • "I drive a pickup truck and wear cowboy boots. Sometimes I'll wear a baseball cap backwards, just because it feels good." - Luke Bryan
  • "I'm just a regular guy who happens to have a pickup truck. That's my image." - Toby Keith
  • "I don't have a lot of fancy cars or houses... I have a pickup truck and a little hunting trailer and an old, classic 1969 Chevy convertible." - Luke Bryan

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