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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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The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Christianna crossed after unloading 74,000 tonnes of corn at the Iranian port of Bandar Imam Khomeini, passing Iran's Larak Island in the strait around 1600 GMT on Monday, Kpler data showed.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

When signals resumed before daybreak some 10 hours later, the bulk carrier was far south of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier Sea Champion had been full of grain from Argentina and was bound for Aden and then rebel-held Hodeida when it was hit in February.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The True Confidence, a bulk carrier, had been sailing to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia from Lianyungang in China, according to tracking data.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

The Rubymar, a bulk carrier sailing with a Belize flag, is owned by Golden Adventure Shipping, a company registered in the Marshall Islands, Mr. Khoury said.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024

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