Synonyms for

Cargo

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌrgəʊ / Another word for cargo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cargo refers to goods or materials carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

Synonyms & similar words

loading shipment load payload consignment lading freight freight shipment load consignment goods merchandise stuff supplies commodities lading payload haul bundle package parcels boxes crates bags containers vessels

Synonyms by register

Formal

freight shipment consignment goods

Informal

stuff load haul gear

Literary

burden wares

Antonyms

emptiness lack shortage deficit void nothing

Common collocations

  • cargo ship
  • cargo plane
  • cargo hold
  • cargo cult
  • cargo pants
  • cargo bay
  • cargo manifest

Word family

noun cargo

Usage note

Cargo refers specifically to goods transported in bulk by ship, aircraft, train, or truck. It is often used in a commercial context.

Example sentences

  1. The cargo plane was loaded with medical supplies for the disaster-stricken area.
  2. The ship's cargo was inspected by customs officials before it could be unloaded.
  3. The trucking company specializes in transporting heavy cargo across the country.
  4. The cargo hold of the ship was filled with crates of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  5. The airline lost my luggage, which had all my cargo in it for the trade show.

Quotes

  • A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things.
  • I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.
  • The best way to predict the future is to study the past, or prognosticate.

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