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Definition of lading

lading

/ˈleɪ.dɪŋ/
la · ding
Plural:ladings
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• noun

1

The cargo, freight, or goods carried by a ship or other vehicle.

Example

"The captain signed the bill of lading to confirm receipt of the timber shipment."

2

The action or process of loading a ship or other vessel with cargo.

Example

"The port authority oversaw the lading of the merchant vessels throughout the morning."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'lading' is almost exclusively encountered in commercial shipping and logistics within the fixed legal phrase 'bill of lading'.

• Rhymes for lading

• Nearby Words

laddie
laden
ladieswear
lading
ladle
ladleful
lady

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hladung', a verbal noun derived from 'hladan' (meaning to load, heap up, or draw water), of Proto-Germanic origin.

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