cargo
noun
car·go
ˈkär-(ˌ)gō 
plural cargoes or cargos
: the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle : freight
Dock workers were unloading the ship's cargo.
Examples of cargo in a Sentence
The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil.
we put all of our cargo on the pack animals and began our journey through the canyon
Recent Examples on the Web
Earlier this year, a FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing shortly after it was set ablaze from hitting a bird.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 July 2025
There’s a handy 120-volt household outlet in the cargo area for appliances or camping gear.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Industry experts continue to highlight the growing crime, which often takes place near warehouses and fulfillment centers or is perpetuated when trucks and cargo freight are left unattended.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
PortMiami PortMiami is growing its cargo business as well.
—Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 July 2025
There’s a handy 120-volt household outlet in the cargo area for appliances or camping gear.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Industry experts continue to highlight the growing crime, which often takes place near warehouses and fulfillment centers or is perpetuated when trucks and cargo freight are left unattended.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
PortMiami PortMiami is growing its cargo business as well.
—Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cargo
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“Cargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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