Synonyms for

Freight

Verb / freɪt / Another word for freight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Freight means goods transported by truck, train, ship, or airplane.

Synonyms & similar words

loading freightrate shipment cargo payload freightage load lading consignment cargo shipment load haul goods merchandise consignment stuff package delivery carriage transport bulk weight burden tonnage furnishings luggage parcels stock

Synonyms by register

Formal

cargo shipment goods merchandise

Informal

stuff things load haul

Literary

burden wares

Antonyms

passenger light empty unburdened unloaded

Common collocations

  • freight train
  • freight ship
  • freight costs
  • freight charges
  • air freight
  • sea freight
  • freight forwarder
  • freight transport

Word family

noun freight
verb freight
adjective freighted

Usage note

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

Example sentences

  1. The freight train was carrying coal.
  2. The cargo ship was loaded with containers.
  3. The truck driver delivered the freight to the warehouse.
  4. The airline lost my freight.
  5. The shipment was delayed due to bad weather.

Quotes

  • A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things. - Grace Hopper
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. - Deepak Chopra

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