cargo

car-go · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Goods carried by a vehicle, especially a ship, aircraft, or truck.

  2. 2.

    The load or quantity of goods transported.

Forms

plural: cargoes

Phrases & expressions

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    cargo ship — a ship designed to carry goods
  • •
    cargo plane — an aircraft used for transporting freight
  • •
    cargo hold — the space in a vehicle where cargo is stored
  • •
    cargo pants — loose-fitting trousers with large pockets

Related words

See also: freight, goods, shipment, transport
Synonyms: consignment, freight, goods, load, shipment

Etymology

From Spanish "cargo" meaning load or burden, from "cargar" meaning to load, from Late Latin "carricare" meaning to load a cart, from Latin "carrus" meaning wheeled vehicle.