What does CARGO mean?

Cargo Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle.
2. A load, especially a large quantity of something that is being transported.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkɑrɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cargo" comes from the Spanish word "carga" which means "load" or "burden." It was first used in English in the 1650s to refer to the goods carried by a ship. Today, "cargo" is used to refer to any goods or merchandise that are being transported by ship, airplane, or vehicle.

Synonyms:

• Freight
• Load
• Cargo shipment
• Consignment
• Goods

Related Words:

• Goods
• Freight
• Carry
• Truck
• Ships

Example Sentences:

• The cargo on the ship was worth millions of dollars.
• The truck was filled with cargo bound for the port.
• The airplane carried a cargo of medical supplies to the disaster zone.
• The company specializes in the transportation of heavy cargo.
• The cargo was carefully packed to ensure it arrived at its destination intact.