agreed weight

noun

: the weight per package or unit agreed upon by shipper and carrier to avoid weighing each package or unit

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agreed weight was in 1812

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near agreed weight

Cite this Entry

“Agreed weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agreed%20weight. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!