carload Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɑːləʊd/
What Does Carload Mean?
As a noun, carload means The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip. It can also mean The quantity of goods that can be carried in a freight car.
Carload at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːləʊd/ |
| Synonyms | boatload and shipload |
| Plural | carloads |
Carload Definition (Noun)
- The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip.
I brought a carload of flowers to her.
- The quantity of goods that can be carried in a freight car.
less-than-carload freight
Synonyms of Carload
Carload synonyms and antonyms →Carload in a Sentence
I brought a carload of flowers to her.
We brought a carload of kids and camping gear on our road trip out west.
less-than-carload freight
By 1887 the company had grown so large that it was buying its flour and sugar by the carload.
Word Forms & Grammar
carload (plural carloads)
Words That Rhyme With Carload
Origin of Carload
From car + load.
Questions People Ask About Carload
What part of speech is carload?
Carload is a noun.
What is another word for carload?
Close synonyms of carload are boatload and shipload. See the full list of carload synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of carload?
The plural of carload is carloads.