Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goods-yard
noun
/ɡʊdz jɑrd/
Definition
A designated area in a railway or freight terminal for loading and unloading goods from trains.
Examples
- The goods-yard at the railway station was bustling with activity as workers unloaded crates and boxes.
- She watched as the delivery truck backed into the goods-yard to drop off supplies.
- For effective logistics, we must optimize the operations in the goods-yard.
Meaning
Goods-yard refers to a section of a railway station or freight terminal where goods are handled, stored, or transferred onto and from trains.
Synonyms
- freight yard
- loading dock
- cargo terminal
