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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Two earthy-hued early Oldenburgs are fantastic: a freighter and a sailboat that were included in one of his Happenings, performance works that were popular at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Qatar's defence ministry also said a freighter arriving in its waters from Abu Dhabi was hit by a drone.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
He said these included a French ship and a freighter from the UK.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
The freighter was quickly unloaded and flew back to China carrying only empty pallets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
“The night Carl Heine died, a freighter came through Ship Channel Bank, just like—” “You playing detective?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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