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trailer

trai·ler

UK/ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ US/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ common us

noun

1.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

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2.

an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future

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3.
4.

a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for occupancy

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Origin

From trail + -er. The film sense derives from the fact that previews were formerly shown after the main feature, rather than before as is usual today, that is trailing after the main feature.

Phrases

  • cantina trailer
  • centre-axle trailer
  • driving trailer
  • driving van trailer
  • horse trailer
  • house trailer
  • lunch trailer
  • semi-trailer truck

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