freight (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /freɪt/

Definition

Goods or merchandise transported in a ship, aircraft, train, van, or truck.

Examples

• The company specializes in the transport of bulk freight by sea.

• Air freight is often more expensive but much faster than sea freight.

• We need to calculate the freight charges for the shipment.

How to Use freight

freight forwarder (collocation)

A company that arranges the international shipment of goods on behalf of shippers. — "We hired a freight forwarder to handle customs clearance and shipping."

freight costs (collocation)

The expenses associated with transporting goods. — "Rising freight costs are impacting global supply chains."

Synonyms of freight

Words with a similar meaning to freight:

• cargo
• shipment
• goods
• load

Antonyms of freight

Words with the opposite meaning to freight:

• passenger
• mail

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