freight car

noun

1. any car for carrying freight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freight car¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

By sheer good fortune a big tree stump stood under the door of the freight car, or the children never could have opened it.

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They could see nothing at all, for the freight car was tightly made, and all outside was nearly as black as night.

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The three children were as motionless as stone images, huddled inside the freight car.

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A big pile of pine needles was loaded into the freight car for Henry's bed, and covered with the other half of the laundry bag.

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The occupants of the freight car slept peacefully until morning.

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