Carload
noun
A quantity of goods that can be transported in a railway car.
They shipped a carload of furniture across the country.

Often appears as...
- full carload
- carload shipment
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A quantity of goods that can be transported in a railway car.
They shipped a carload of furniture across the country.

Often appears as...
- full carload
- carload shipment
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1

Shipping Context
Understand how 'carload' is used in transport terms
Many suppliers provide discounts for larger carloads of product.
Quantity Emphasis
Using 'carload' emphasizes the size of the shipment
A carload of supplies was delivered to the event.
Informal Usage
Sometimes used informally to indicate a large amount
She brought a carload of shopping bags to the party.
Shipping Context
Understand how 'carload' is used in transport terms
Many suppliers provide discounts for larger carloads of product.
Quantity Emphasis
Using 'carload' emphasizes the size of the shipment
A carload of supplies was delivered to the event.
Informal Usage
Sometimes used informally to indicate a large amount
She brought a carload of shopping bags to the party.
Shipping Context
Understand how 'carload' is used in transport terms
Many suppliers provide discounts for larger carloads of product.
Quantity Emphasis
Using 'carload' emphasizes the size of the shipment
A carload of supplies was delivered to the event.
Informal Usage
Sometimes used informally to indicate a large amount
She brought a carload of shopping bags to the party.
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