Cargo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkär-(ˌ)gō/ car·go

Meaning & Definition of Cargo

Cargo (noun)

  1. the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle, freight

Cargo (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported

    "we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon"

    similar: burden, draft, freight, haul, lading, load, loading, payload, weight
    related: consignment, boatload, carload, shipload, trainload, truckload, wagonload, ballast, deadweight, overload, surcharge, bale, bundle, pack, package, packet, parcel, shipment, manifest, body, bulk, mass

Related Entry: Cargo pants (plural noun)

Cargo pants is a different word from Cargo. The synonyms below are for cargo pants, not for cargo.

  1. as in jeans, blue jeans

    similar: baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans, breech, britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers, hose, legging, sweatpants, pants suit, pantsuit, bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cargo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cargo:

burden, draft, freight, haul, lading, load, loading, payload, weight

Related Words for Cargo

consignment, boatload, carload, shipload, trainload, truckload, wagonload, ballast, deadweight, overload, surcharge, bale, bundle, pack, package, packet, parcel, shipment, manifest, body, bulk, mass

Word Forms of Cargo

Inflections: cargoes, cargos

Origin & Etymology of Cargo

Spanish, load, charge, from cargar to load, from Late Latin carricare charge:1

First known use: 1657

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cargo

Words & Phrases Containing Cargo

cargo cult, cargo pants, cargo pocket

Frequently Asked Questions about Cargo

What does "Cargo" mean?

"Cargo" means the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle, freight. As a noun, it is defined as: the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle, freight.

What is another word for "Cargo"?

Other words for "Cargo" include burden, draft, freight, haul, lading, load, loading and payload. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cargo" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cargo"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cargo". Common alternatives include burden, draft, freight, haul, lading, load, loading, payload and weight.

How do you use "Cargo" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cargo" in a sentence: "we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon".

Is "Cargo" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cargo" is a noun.

Is "Cargo" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Cargo" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cargo"?

"Cargo" is pronounced /ˈkär-(ˌ)gō/ and divided into syllables as car·go.

What is the origin of the word "Cargo"?

"Cargo" comes from Spanish, load, charge, from cargar to load, from Late Latin carricare charge:1. First known use: 1657.