Synonyms for

Tanker

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

Definition

A tanker is a large ship or vehicle that is used for transporting liquids, especially oil or gas.

Synonyms & similar words

tankdriver tankship oiler oiltanker vessel ship carrier tank cistern container barge boat craft conveyance transport vehicle truck lorry

Synonyms by register

Formal

carrier transport cistern

Informal

truck rig wagon

Literary

ark barge

Antonyms

container recipient holder vessel receptacle store

Common collocations

  • oil tanker
  • water tanker
  • fuel tanker
  • tanker truck
  • tanker ship
  • tanker plane
  • tanker car

Word family

noun tanker
verb tank
adjective tanked

Usage note

A tanker is a large vehicle or ship designed to carry liquids or gases. It can also refer to a military armored vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. The tanker was filled with gasoline to be delivered to the gas station.
  2. The oil tanker sailed across the ocean to deliver oil to another country.
  3. The tanker truck pulled up to the gas station to fill up the underground tanks.
  4. The gas tanker exploded on the highway, causing a huge fire.
  5. The tanker ship was too large to fit through the narrow canal.

Quotes

  • The tanker is a floating bomb waiting to go off. - Paul R. Ehrlich
  • The tanker's cargo is crude oil, and its victims are the coastal waters of the world. - Charles W. Koburger Jr.
  • The tanker was the symbol of the power of the Arab countries. - Daniel Yergin

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