Freight

Noun

Definition: Goods or cargo transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

Synonyms: Cargo, Shipment, Load

Antonyms: Empty, Unload

Examples:

The freight was delivered to the warehouse.
The freight train carried hundreds of containers.

Mnemonics:

Think of "freight" as the collective term for goods being transported.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English (as a verb): from Old Norse 'freitr' or Old High German 'freizan', both meaning 'to love, set free', from Germanic base meaning 'to desire, oppress'. The sense of "goods transported by ship" dates back to the 16th century.

Historical Usage:

The usage of the word has evolved from its original meanings of love and desire to its current definition representing goods transported in bulk.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Freight train"

Explanation:

Refers to a train used for transporting goods or cargo.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Using "freight" only in the context of shipping or transportation by ship.

Explanation:

While "freight" can refer to goods transported by ship, it is a broader term that encompasses goods transported in various ways, including by truck, train, and aircraft.