cargo

noun

ˈkär-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce cargo (audio)
Definition of cargonext
as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon

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Recent Examples of cargo Elsewhere, the cargo ship that was deemed a loss was struck about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometers) southeast of Mokha, Yemen, the UKMTO center reported. — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 The parties identified roughly 400,000 TEUs of import and export cargo between January 2024 and March 2025 that fit the bill. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 The Outranger also carries a 255-L aluminum cargo box on the tongue and a Raptor-coated mounting panel on the left side of travel built to carry accessories like recovery boards and Rotopax canisters. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 In early April, for instance, Brent futures traded at around $113 per barrel while physical cargoes of the stuff sold for as much as $144. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cargo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cargo
  1. payload
  2. burden
  3. loading
  4. load
  5. freight
Noun
  • Testing heat without sunlight Zeno’s payload centers on a five-watt radioisotope heater unit containing americium-241.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Because the Ariane 6 rocket is expendable, Europe must increase production of all of the vehicle’s elements, from its solid-rocket motors to first-stage engines, in addition to upper stages and payload fairings.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of payload
Noun
  • Without a team behind him, the burden of seeking out the few roles available to disabled actors falls on him alone.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, the commercial return outweighs the logistical burden.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Dunnigan describes the loading dock as something that deserves as much early consideration as the guest arrival.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While most washers have filters in the front panel, the location of yours depends on the type of machine (front-loading or top-loading) and the model.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy aren't part of this longer-term picture; SpaceX wants to phase them out and have Starship shoulder the load.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Most tap water in the UAE comes from desalination, which strips out salt but leaves minerals behind, producing a mineral load that builds up on hair, skin and surfaces.
    — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Follow it up with a walk along the High Line, an elevated outdoor park built on a historic freight rail line and covered with plants, trees, and art.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, the issues of freight interference are different in Europe, but much of the Wolverine line now is owned by the state of Michigan, and operated and maintained by Amtrak itself.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of freight

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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cargo. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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