Definition

The quantity of goods or materials that a wagon can carry.

Example

The farmer filled the wagonload with fresh vegetables for the market.

Conversation

Did you see how much stuff they brought to the picnic?

I know, it looked like a whole wagonload of food!

They must have been planning for a feast or something.

Definitely! I was surprised they could fit that much in one car.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wagonload → It is formed from "wagon" (from Old English *wægn*, meaning a wheeled vehicle) and "load" (from Old English *lād*, meaning a burden or cargo). The word "wagonload" refers to the amount of cargo or burden that a wagon can carry.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wheeled vehicle ('wagon') carrying a specific amount of cargo ('load') — that's what a wagonload means.

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