Cargo

/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Goods transported, especially for commercial gain.

The cargo was unloaded from the ship at the docks.

The load carried by a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.

The cargo plane was filled with relief supplies for the disaster zone.

Freight or merchandise.

The trucking company specializes in transporting hazardous cargo.

From Middle English, from Spanish 'carga' meaning 'load'.

cargohold

The space in a ship or aircraft where cargo is stored.

cargo ship

A ship designed specifically for carrying cargo.

heavy cargo

Cargo that is significant in weight and may require special handling.

freight

Goods transported in bulk.

shipment

The act of sending cargo to a destination.

consignment

A batch of goods sent for sale or shipment.

To haul or transport something, especially in a rhyming or playful way.

We're gonna cargo that stuff over to the new place.

In certain cultures, used to refer to giving someone a ride or a lift.

Can you cargo me to the store?