bulk carrier

American  

noun

1. a single-decked ship designed to carry dry cargoes, as grain or coal, in bulk form.

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bulk carrier British  

noun

1. Also called: bulker. a ship that carries unpackaged cargo, usually consisting of a single dry commodity, such as coal or grain

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Etymology

Origin of bulk carrier

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

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bulk carrier

Islam was the captain of the Banglar Joyjatra, a bulk carrier that had arrived in the Gulf a month before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in February.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

A passenger ferry called SKS One and a bulk carrier came under attack in Kerch port, again with images posted on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Since the imposition of the blockade, at least one ship, a bulk carrier, left an Iranian port and exited the region, according to publicly available shipping data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier called Manali crossed out of the Gulf on Monday, listing its destination as a port in the U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

On 11 March, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by two projectiles while attempting to pass through.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

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