freight 1 of 2

noun

ˈfrāt How to pronounce freight (audio)
Definition of freightnext
1
as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported shipped a large freight of steel to the manufacturer

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2
as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something it's all very well to suggest increased government services, but who will pay the freight for them?

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freight

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verb

as in to load
to place a weight or burden on it took six hours to freight the cargo airplane

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Recent Examples of freight
Noun
Beyond direct employment at the plant, regional analysts expect secondary economic benefits for parts suppliers, freight handlers, and local service businesses. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 Carvel had paid for his rig and his highly perishable freight with a $15 loan from his future wife, Agnes Stewart, and had grand plans. — Nathan King, airmail.news, 9 July 2026
Verb
Despite the crowds, the rousing music, and the excitement, Washington’s departure was a solemn affair, freighted by the stunning fact that the American colonies were now truly at war with the British Empire. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 But that’s also because the performances are so heavily freighted with character, so to speak, that the humanity of the whole often gets shrouded in so many fantastical layers. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freight
  1. cargo
  2. price
  3. load
  4. burden
  5. cost
  6. payload
  7. fee
  8. loading
Noun
  • These backlogs are impactful to the flow of cargo in and out of western Europe.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Once again, the fastback Coupe becomes the more-fashionable choice, while trading nearly 20 percent of the standard model’s rear cargo space and a touch of rear headroom.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of cargo
Noun
  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This is a clear indication that price hikes offset occupancy loss.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of price
Verb
  • This system, located between the grid and an AI data center, isolates DC load fluctuations from the grid and delivers LVRT support that can respond to demand shifts in real time at scale.
    — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Call of Duty is locked and loaded for a theatrical release the summer of 2028.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Housing costs in Broward County continue to rise, and property taxes have become an increasing burden for families, retirees, and first-time homeowners alike.
    — Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • These agents may not be the right eventual solution for you, but engaging with a few such vendors can give your team experience with the agentic lifecycle without incurring all the costs and burdens up front.
    — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Water levels in parts of the river have fallen so low that cargo ships have had to reduce their load and spread it across multiple vessels, increasing costs.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • The most notable is the payload suite flying on Flight 13 — 20 of SpaceX's next-gen Starlink V3 internet satellites.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
  • Its payload includes a cache of Starlink V3 satellites—next-generation spacecraft that are the largest and heaviest yet launched for SpaceX’s relentless expansion of its broadband Internet megaconstellation.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
Definition of payload
Noun
  • While the fees were temporarily paused when Iran signed a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on June 18, Iran’s control of transits via the PGSA hasn’t stopped.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Monthly maintenance fee There are two types of Citi checking accounts, Access Checking (no checks) and Regular Checking (unlimited check writing).
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • Vegas offers exceptional carbo-loading and post-race celebrations, alongside world-class spas and gyms.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The ground crews have to navigate numerous planes landing, loading and taking off, while avoiding spinning propellers and keeping the equipment prepared.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Definition of loading

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