1. a truck driver, especially one who is a member of a labor union
Usage: primarily US
2. a person who drives a team of animals, especially horses or oxen
Usage: historical

Examples

• The teamster delivered goods across three states.
• Local teamsters went on strike for better working conditions.
• He worked as a teamster for a shipping company.
• The union represents thousands of teamsters nationwide.
• In the 1800s, a teamster would drive wagons pulled by oxen.
• The old teamster knew how to handle difficult horses.