cargo (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

Definition

Goods or merchandise transported in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.

Examples

• The plane carried a valuable cargo of medical supplies.

• Customs officials inspected the cargo for illegal items.

• The truck was overloaded with its cargo of construction materials.

How to Use cargo

cargo of (prepositional phrase)

Specifies what the cargo consists of. — "The ship delivered a cargo of grain."

cargo plane (collocation)

An aircraft designed for carrying cargo. — "A large cargo plane landed at the military base."

cargo ship (collocation)

A ship designed for carrying cargo. — "The cargo ship sailed from Rotterdam to New York."

Synonyms of cargo

Words with a similar meaning to cargo:

• freight
• shipment
• load
• goods

Antonyms of cargo

Words with the opposite meaning to cargo:

• empty
• passengers

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