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Definition of freighter

freighter

/ˈfreɪtər/
freight · er
Plural:freighters
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• noun

1

A large ship or aircraft designed primarily to carry goods and cargo rather than passengers.

Example

"The massive freighter navigated slowly through the canal, loaded with thousands of shipping containers."

2

A person or company that charters a vessel to transport goods, or one who receives and forwards freight.

Example

"The independent freighter successfully brokered a deal to move the agricultural yield across the country."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originates from the mid-19th century, combining 'freight' (ultimately from Middle Dutch or Low German 'vracht' or 'vrecht') with the suffix '-er'. The specific meaning of a cargo-carrying vessel became prominent in the late 19th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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