freight — Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft for commercial purposes. The transportation of large quantities of goods over long distances.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft for commercial purposes. The transportation of large quantities of goods over long distances.
Pronunciation (IPA): /freɪt/
Korean meaning: 화물, 운송료
Korean pronunciation: 프레이트 (강세: 프레이트)
Example Sentences
- The online store offers free shipping, but freight items cost extra because they're heavier than a sumo wrestler's lunch.
- The freight costs doubled when fuel prices increased.
- My neighbor tried to freight his piano by strapping it to his bicycle - spoiler alert: it didn't work.
freight
NOUN//freɪt//
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft for commercial purposes. The transportation of large quantities of goods over long distances.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft for commercial purposes. The transportation of large quantities of goods over long distances.
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The freight truck barrels straight through the gate!
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Origin
From Middle Dutch 'vrecht' meaning 'cargo charge' or 'shipping fee.' The word later expanded to refer to the cargo itself rather than just the cost of transporting it.
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“The online store offers free shipping, but freight items cost extra because they're heavier than a sumo wrestler's lunch.”
“The freight costs doubled when fuel prices increased.”
“My neighbor tried to freight his piano by strapping it to his bicycle - spoiler alert: it didn't work.”
“International freight regulations require proper documentation.”
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