Carload
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑːləʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carload is a noun meaning The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip.
Meaning
The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip.
More Meanings
- (rail transport, US, Canada) The quantity of goods that can be carried in a freight car.
Example Sentences
less-than-carload freight
I brought a carload of flowers to her.
We brought a carload of kids and camping gear on our road trip out west.
By 1887 the company had grown so large that it was buying its flour and sugar by the carload.
Word Forms
- carloads
Synonyms for carload
Depending on context, synonyms include boatload, shipload.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shipload, boatload, boxcar, railcar, car, wagon.
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