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freight

/freɪt/ · freight
noun
  1. goods or merchandise being transported, especially by ship or train. The freight on the cargo ship was bound for Europe.
  2. the cost or charge for transporting goods, especially by ship or train. The freight for the international shipment was quite high.
  3. a person or thing that is carried or transported. The freight on the plane was a large crate of electronics.
Did you know? The word 'freight' is often used in the context of rail transport, where it refers to the goods being carried on a train.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 30, 2026