Cargo

Definition

Cargo refers to goods or products that are transported, typically in large quantities, by ship, aircraft, truck, or train. It is used to describe items being shipped from one location to another, usually for commercial purposes.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
• Respelling: KAR-goh

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/
• Respelling: KAR-goh

Etymology

The word "cargo" comes from the Spanish word "cargar," meaning "to load." It is derived from the Latin word "carricare," which also means "to load" or "to carry." The term was adopted into English in the 17th century to refer to goods transported by various modes of transportation.

Derivatives

• Cargoes (noun, plural)
• Freight (noun)
• Unload (verb)
• Overcargo (noun)
• Recargo (noun)

Synonyms

• Freight
• Shipment
• Load

Antonyms

• None
• None
• None

Usage

The noun "cargo" is commonly used in shipping, logistics, and trade to describe goods being transported over long distances. For example, "The ship was carrying a large cargo of electronics." It is also used in various contexts involving the movement of goods, including air, sea, and land transportation.

Related Terms

• Logistics: The process of planning and managing the transportation of goods.
• Shipping: The act or business of transporting goods by sea or other means.
• Transport: The movement of goods or people from one place to another.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Goods or products transported by vehicle, ship, or aircraft: Refers to items being carried from one location to another, typically for commercial or logistical purposes.
  • Example: "The airline handled both passengers and cargo on international flights."