freighter
Americannoun
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a vessel used mainly for carrying cargo.
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a large aircraft or spacecraft used primarily for transporting cargo and equipment.
The space station of the future will be supplied by robot freighters.
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a person whose occupation it is to receive and forward freight.
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a person for whom freight is transported; shipper.
noun
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a ship or aircraft designed for transporting cargo
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a person concerned with the loading or chartering of a ship
Etymology
Origin of freighter
Example Sentences
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The so-called Dream Freighter is also a living being.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
His cargo airline, My Freighter, is a rising force on one of the world’s fastest-growing cargo routes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Shortages of parts, including engines, slowed output of the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 Freighter.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025
The last 747-8 Freighter that was delivered to cargo carrier Atlas Air on Tuesday is the 1,574th Queen of the Skies.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023
"Freighter Dog Star, Cadet Tom Corbett to Lieutenant Williams," he called, "the air lock is open and the catapult deck is ready to receive you."
From On the Trail of the Space Pirates by Glanzman, Louis
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