Definition

The total amount of people or goods that a train can carry at one time.

Example

The trainload of coal arrived at the station early in the morning.

Conversation

Did you see that trainload of goods that just arrived at the station?

Yeah, it looked massive! I wonder what's inside.

I heard it's full of supplies for the new store opening.

That makes sense. They must be preparing for a big launch!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trainload → It is formed from "train" (from Old French *traïner*, meaning to pull or drag) and "load" (from Old English *lād*, meaning a burden or cargo). The word "trainload" refers to the amount of cargo or burden that a train can carry.

Memory Tip

Think of a train 'pulling' ('traïner') a 'burden' ('lād') — that's why trainload means the cargo a train carries.

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