freighter
Translation
freighter, cargo ship
Examples
The large freighter entered the port.
The large freighter entered the port.
An air freighter can carry tons of cargo.
An air freighter can carry tons of cargo.
Grammar Patterns
a/the freighter a ship or aircraft that carries goods The freighter was loaded with containers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cargo ship, cargo vessel
Etymology
From 'freight' + the agent suffix '-er'. A 'freighter' is a thing that carries 'freight'.
Memory Tips
A freight-er is a ship that carries freight. The '-er' ending often means 'a thing that does something'.