Cargoes

/ˈkɑrɡoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cargo; multiple loads of goods, especially those carried by ships, planes, or trucks.

Etymology

One of two accepted plural forms of 'cargo' (the other being 'cargos'), using the -es ending. 'Cargo' itself comes from Spanish 'cargo,' meaning load.

Kelly Says

English can't decide between 'cargoes' and 'cargos'—this uncertainty shows how recently 'cargo' entered English from Spanish, so we're still developing its plural rules!

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