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
School buses, first responders, commuters, and freight trucks rely on safe, uncongested, and efficient roads. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Erosion and slope damage have also caused problems over the years for one of California’s busiest rail corridors used by commuters via the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink and freight operations. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Russell said that his battery from his Canadian GP retirement is still being sea-freighted back to Mercedes’ F1 base in the United Kingdom. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 June 2026 That night was freighted with meaning; a win could set the team up for potential advancement, while a loss could dim those hopes. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 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
  • The department said that, during the operation, investigators arrested nine suspects from Sinaloa, Mexico, in connection with the ongoing investigation into organized train cargo thefts.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Soviet Union, for instance, gained nuclear weapons in part by penetrating the Manhattan Project; more recently, China stole secrets related to the F-22 and F-35 stealth fighter jets and the C-17 cargo plane.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cargo
Noun
  • By storing heat during lower-price periods and releasing it when electricity becomes more valuable, nuclear plants could potentially improve the revenue earned from their generation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The reason is related to the price of natural gas that fluctuates, leading to high charges on bills, like in the past, or credits that are expected to last for a one-year period until next May.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of price
Verb
  • The fuel was first loaded commercially in an American reactor in 2025, and this new factory is designed to transition the technology from single-plant deployment into wide commercial use.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • As case counts surged in the initial months of the outbreak, population and demographic data revealed who was shouldering the greatest burdens.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • These were expensive and life-changing burdens, even for those who avoided trial and conviction.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • The candidates have clashed on the issue as consumers complained about the high costs.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Constant calls demanding others pay for every social cause regardless of cost has its limits.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The payload fairing that protected the satellite during launch will morph into a radiator, which will dump into space the prodigious heat generated by Big Iron's GPUs (general processing units).
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of payload
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  • Customers filed lawsuits alleging Bacelar was buying dogs on the cheap from breeders, then misrepresenting them as rescues and charging high adoption fees, The Times reported.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The brothers were also fined $50,000 per conviction, with additional court fees — $300,000 for each of the twins, $350,000 for Tal.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • The objective was to verify safety aspects, logistical parameters related to handling and loading, as well as the system’s ability to manage pressure and blast effects during launch.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Retail job postings have gone up 61%, Indeed said, but other roles are also available with loading and stocking jobs up 9%, sales roles increasing 8% and customer service positions rising 6%, as shoppers continue to purchase items online.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of loading

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