freight car

American  

noun

1. any car for carrying freight.

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Etymology

Origin of freight car

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

In that crash, dozens of freight cars carrying hazardous materials derailed and caught fire, enveloping the city with toxic smoke and contaminating drinking water supplies.

From New York Times

The maker of railroad freight car equipment beat analysts’ first-quarter earnings forecasts.

From Seattle Times

The United States has given clear signs, including temporarily closing key border rail crossings into Texas, that it wants Mexico to do more to stop migrants hopping freight cars, buses and trucks to the border.

From Washington Times

The maker of railroad freight car equipment posted revenue of $1.02 billion in the period.

From Seattle Times

The maker of railroad freight car equipment said it received orders for 15,300 new railcars worth about $1.9 billion.

From Seattle Times