Word: Freight

Pronunciation

/freɪt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): Goods or products transported in bulk by ship, aircraft, truck, or train, usually in large quantities. For example: “The freight train was loaded with containers full of electronics.”

  • Also, the charge or fee for carrying goods by any means of transportation. Example: “The company paid a hefty freight to ensure the timely delivery of their products.”

• Verb (v): To transport goods or commodities, especially commercially. Example: “We will freight the machinery overseas next week.”

Phrases

• “Freight train”: A railway vehicle or a series of vehicles for transporting freight.
• “Freight forwarder”: A company that organizes the shipment of goods on behalf of others.
• “Freight cost”: The expense incurred in moving goods from one place to another.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The shipping company specializes in handling delicate freight such as perishable food items.”
• Verb: “They decided to freight their products by sea rather than air due to cost considerations.”

Synonyms

• Cargo
• Shipment
• Goods
• Load
• Lading (formal)
• Consignment
• Burden (figurative, when referring to costs)