freight
Translation
freight, cargo
Examples
The train was carrying freight.
The train was carrying freight.
The cost of air freight is high.
The cost of air freight is high.
Grammar Patterns
freight ((train/ship/plane)) goods carried by a vehicle The company uses both rail and sea freight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cargo, shipment, load, goods
Etymology
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'vracht', meaning 'load, cargo'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'freight train' – a train that carries 'freight' (goods).