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Definition of carload

carload

/ˈkɑːrˌloʊd/
car · load
Plural:carloads
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carload Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A load that fills an automobile or a railroad freight car.

Example

"A whole carload of eager volunteers arrived early to help set up the community festival."

2

North American The standard minimum weight or volume of freight required to qualify for a special commercial shipping rate in a railroad car.

Example

"The lumber mill ordered supplies by the carload to reduce unit transportation costs."

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• Nearby Words

carl
carless
carlina
carload
carmaker
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carmel river

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carload. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carload
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