freight house
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of freight house
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Also, I wanted to ask about how or what made you think about the idea to incorporate dishes from the season into the Freight House menu.
From Salon
When she was growing up, Sara Bradley — a “Top Chef” star who owns Freight House in Paducah, Ky. — had a tradition of buying special snacks at the airport to celebrate her travels.
From Washington Post
“It was more important to keep our employees paid than put a fresh coat of paint on the walls,” says Bradley, owner of Freight House in Paducah, Kentucky.
From Seattle Times
Freight House badly needs a new computer but Bradley has held off buying one, instead putting the money toward giving staffers raises.
From Seattle Times
John Flynn, the barrel-maker who had been blown clear through Number 3 freight house into the harbor, was also one of the lucky ones.
From Literature
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