CARGO - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

goods carried by a large vehicle

Categories: Merchandise, Ware, Product

📖 Fun Facts About Cargo

  • Cargo is goods that are transported by ship, plane, or truck. Containers help move cargo efficiently across the world.

Synonyms

Shipment, Cargo, Payload, Freight, Loading

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "cargo" comes from Late Latin carricō, which was borrowed from Spanish cargo.

🔗 Related Words

charge – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.