Word parts freight + -er Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈfreɪtɚ/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈfreɪtə/ Noun Singular freighter Plural freighters (countable) (vehicle) A freighter is a large ship or aircraft that is used mainly to carry freight. Related words freightWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads