bulk carrier

American  

noun

1. a single-decked ship designed to carry dry cargoes, as grain or coal, in bulk form.

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bulk carrier British  

noun

1. 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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bulk carrier

A week later, the apparent fuel leakage from the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier had spread across a large area of the strait.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Islam was the captain of the Banglar Joyjatra, a bulk carrier that had arrived in the Gulf a month before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in February.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

A passenger ferry called SKS One and a bulk carrier came under attack in Kerch port, again with images posted on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier called Manali crossed out of the Gulf on Monday, listing its destination as a port in the U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Two ships did make it through early Wednesday—a Greek-owned bulk carrier and a Liberia-flagged vessel, MarineTraffic said.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026