What is the British English word for a truck?

Lorry.

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Why: In British English, a truck is commonly called a lorry.

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Answer: Lorry. In British English, a truck is commonly called a lorry.

  1. Truck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck
    Truck is used in American English; the British English equivalent is lorry.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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