Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carload
Noun
/ˈkɑːrloʊd/
Definition
The amount of goods or products that can be loaded into a single railroad car.
Examples
- The shipment was a carload of fresh produce delivered to the market.
- They ordered a carload of building materials for their construction project.
- Each carload of coal is carefully weighed before leaving the mine.
Meaning
A carload typically refers to the total quantity or weight of goods that fills one car of a freight train, often used in shipping and logistics contexts.
Synonyms
- load
- shipment
- cargo
