Meaning 1neutral · 90%
goods carried commercially by ship, aircraft, train, or truck
Natural examples
The vessel carried refrigerated cargo across the Atlantic.
Customs officers inspected the cargo before unloading began.
Several hazardous cargoes require special documentation.
Usage note
Use cargo as a mass noun for goods collectively; use cargoes for distinct loads when needed.
Useful combinations
cargo ship — a ship designed mainly to transport goods