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January 26, 2022 Word of the Day

cargo /ˈkɑɚgoʊ/ noun
cargo
/ˈkɑɚgoʊ/
noun

plural cargoes also cargos

Loading cargo onto a plane
Loading cargo onto a plane
Definition of CARGO

: something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc.

[count]

  • The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil.

[noncount]

  • Workers unloaded cargo [=freight] quickly on the dock.

— often used before another noun

  • a cargo ship/plane

  • Her new minivan has a lot of cargo space.

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