Freighter

Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪtər/

Definitions of freighter

noun a large ship or aircraft used to transport goods in bulk

Example Sentences

A1 The freighter carried goods across the ocean.

A2 The freighter docked at the port to unload its cargo.

B1 The freighter was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

B2 The freighter was equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems.

C1 The freighter's crew consisted of experienced sailors and engineers.

C2 The freighter was chartered to transport a shipment of luxury cars.

Examples of freighter in a Sentence

formal The freighter arrived at the port carrying a large shipment of goods.

informal I saw a huge freighter docked at the harbor earlier today.

slang That freighter is massive, dude!

figurative Her mind was like a freighter, carrying heavy thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of freighter

• past tense: freighted
• plural: freighters
• comparative: more freighted
• superlative: most freighted
• present tense: freights
• future tense: will freight
• perfect tense: have freighted
• continuous tense: is freighting
• singular: freighter
• positive degree: freighter
• infinitive: to freight
• gerund: freighting
• participle: freighting

Origin and Evolution of freighter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'freighter' originated from Middle English, derived from the word 'freight' meaning cargo or goods transported by a ship.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a ship that carries goods, the term 'freighter' has evolved to encompass any vessel designed for the transportation of goods or cargo, including airplanes and trucks.