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bulk carrier

American

noun

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

bulk carrier British

noun

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

Example Sentences

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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

A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Ms. Chao had since 2018 been the chair and chief executive of the Chao family’s Foremost Group, which operates a global fleet of bulk carrier ships.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Gen. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, identified the ship attacked as the bulk carrier Genco Picardy.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

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