Freighter
(noun)
- A ship or aircraft designed and used primarily for carrying goods and materials.
- A vehicle or vessel used for transporting goods and cargo.
Origin:
From freight + -er, meaning "a ship or aircraft that carries freight.".
Examples:
- The freighter was loaded with crates of electronic goods bound for foreign shores.
- The freighter set sail early in the morning, ready to start its long journey across the ocean.
- The freighter was one of the largest vessels in the port, dwarfing the smaller fishing boats and pleasure craft nearby.
- The freighter was a familiar sight in the harbor, coming and going at all hours as it carried goods to and from the city.
- The freighter was an important part of the local economy, providing jobs for the crew and supporting local businesses through the transportation of goods.