Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cargo
noun
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
Definition
Cargo refers to goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Examples
- The cargo was loaded onto the truck for delivery.
- After the storm, the ship’s cargo was found scattered across the beach.
- The airplane can carry a heavy cargo of supplies to remote locations.
Meaning
Cargo typically consists of large quantities of merchandise or freight that is transported for commercial purposes.
Synonyms
- freight
- goods
- load
- shipment
- merchandise
